Victorian Royal Naval Officers Sword Attributed to Lord Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury, By Henry Wilkinson, 11806, lion head pommel, fishskin covered grip with wire binding, housed in leather with brass mounts scabbard. Near mint condition polished blade with etched decoration, crowned cipher to the bottom section. Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall retailers details to the base of the blade and number to the spine. Blade measures 82 cms, overall 98cms. Nearly all the gilt finish remains to the exterior fittings. Accompanied by a selection of research paperwork, which indicates Lord Ashley served in the Royal Navy, raising to the rank of Lieutenant. Lord Ashley committed suicide in 1886, by shooting himself in the head.