Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014
Lot 663
A Mexican presentation short sword
Estimate £500 - £600
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Description
A Mexican presentation short sword, the blade engraved both sides; 'Albert, Prince of Wales' the Mexican golden eagle coat of arms, a figure attacking a snake, a horseman lassoing a bull and the engravers initials 'AR,' the other side with 'God Save The King, REMENBER: A.R.DEL C, NEGRETE LG MURILLO, MEXICAN WEST COAST,' flanked by a lion and panther and '1920,' the handle with horn scales modelled as a golden eagle head, 78cm long.
The Prince of Wales stopped in Acapulco on 9th September 1920 on his return journey from Australia on HMS Renown and it is likely that the above lot commemorates this visit.