I would suggest you contact the National Army Museum in London, England.
They are THE authority on British regimental dress, especially of the
pre-1914 period. I am not familiar with the manufacturer you quoted.

Harry

(retired major, Governor General's Foot Guards)

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From: Gregory Houle <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 11:21 AM
Subject: Sword Makers


> Does anybody know anything about a sword manufacturer called 'Blair and
> Company'?  Our museum has recently acquired what appears to be a British
> made, early nineteenth-century sabre with this inscription on the
scabbard.
> Any information would be much appreciated.
>
> Gregory Houle
> Curator
> Museum of the Waxhaws and
> Andrew Jackson Memorial
> PO Box 7
> Waxhaw, NC 28173
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