British Naval Officers Silver Hilted Sword c 1790

British Naval Officers Silver Hilted Sword c 1790 pre Trafalgar. The hilt hallmarked silver gilt maker marked F.T _ Francis Thurkle c 1795 the silver date stamp letter is not clear, mother of pearl grips one of which engraved with crown over anchor. The cross piece, guard and pommel are marked with a lion silver mark and the folding guard engraved with floral designs. The blue and gilt triangluar blade is maker marked I W M of Soligen with matching floral decoration to the hilt, trophies of arms and a figure possibly depicting Amphitrite – Queen – Goddess of the sea. Complete with black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, overall length 92cm the blade 76cm