RARE LLOYDS OF LONDON PATRIOTIC FUND BELT BUCKLE AND PAIR OF HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION BRITISH SWORD MOUNTS.

RARE LLOYDS OF LONDON PATRIOTIC FUND BELT BUCKLE AND PAIR OF HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION BRITISH SWORD MOUNTS. Lloyds swords are well known to collectors, these high grade Naval swords, which were presented between 1803 & 1809 are highly sought and in several instances have sold for several hundred thousand dollars. The highest grade of these swords, many given for the battle of Trafalgar has an accompanying belt and buckle. We offer here a fine example of a 2-pc interlocking Lloyds buckle which is in marvelous condition, measuring 3-3/8 across, & about 2-1/4″ tall with belt keepers measuring 1-3/8″. This beautifully constructed buckle retains most of its orig gilting and fine chased detail of Britania slaying a three headed sea serpent. The pair of accompanying sword mounts are same vintage as buckle with presentation which reads “from the inhabitants of Petersburgh to Captain Ker Porter”. Sir Robert Ker Porter was an important English painter,1777 to 1842, who painted mostly military subjects. Captain Porter also authored several military histories. CONDITION: Buckle overall is in very fine to good condition with scattered small dings & scratches, gilt is present to most surfaces with exception of two small areas, worn through on the highest areas of relief on sea serpents body. Sword mounts, which measure 4 & 5-1/2″ retain over half of their orig gold plating with numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Sword rings are bent. The 4″ mount has a solder separation along its entire length. 44162-1 JS153 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2326	$3,450.00	RARE LLOYDS OF LONDON PATRIOTIC FUND BELT BUCKLE AND PAIR OF HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION BRITISH SWORD MOUNTS. Lloyds swords are well known to collectors, these high grade Naval swords, which were presented between 1803 & 1809 are highly sought and in several instances have sold for several hundred thousand dollars. The highest grade of these swords, many given for the battle of Trafalgar has an accompanying belt and buckle. We offer here a fine example of a 2-pc interlocking Lloyds buckle which is in marvelous condition, measuring 3-3/8 across, & about 2-1/4″ tall with belt keepers measuring 1-3/8″. This beautifully constructed buckle retains most of its orig gilting and fine chased detail of Britania slaying a three headed sea serpent. The pair of accompanying sword mounts are same vintage as buckle with presentation which reads “from the inhabitants of Petersburgh to Captain Ker Porter”. Sir Robert Ker Porter was an important English painter,1777 to 1842, who painted mostly military subjects. Captain Porter also authored several military histories. CONDITION: Buckle overall is in very fine to good condition with scattered small dings & scratches, gilt is present to most surfaces with exception of two small areas, worn through on the highest areas of relief on sea serpents body. Sword mounts, which measure 4 & 5-1/2″ retain over half of their orig gold plating with numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Sword rings are bent. The 4″ mount has a solder separation along its entire length. 44162-1 JS153 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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