Small British naval officer's sword. Spindle covered with lamé and silver filigree. Chased and gilded brass mounting, single-branch guard and openwork plate with naval anchor. Flat-back blade with double gutter. Brown leather scabbard (broken and restored) with three cut and line-decorated brass fittings. Hanging by tablecloth button and ring. Lapel signed "Cullum Charing Cross". Length: 71.5 cm A.B.E. Circa 1760-1780 James Cullum: active between 1752 and 1780, at 9 Charing Cross, London.