An 18th Century English small sword

An 18th Century English small sword, substantial blade 29.5 in., of possible transitional form, the forte having three deep fullers each pierced with beaded slots; gilt copper hilt, the boat-shell guard with reeded edges and a scallop shell in relief to each end, the quillon block, quillons, knucklebow and fig-shaped pommel all with straight fluting; the swollen grip with spiral fluting, possibly for unmounted wear by an Army officer.