Lot Essay
See Anthony North, 'A Note on a 17th Century Hunting Sword', J.A.A.S., vol. VII (1971-73), pp. 57-8
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ENGLISH OR SCOTTISH, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A HANGER
English or Scottish, late 17th Century
The curved single-edged blade (some pitting) struck on each face with a King's head mark, the cruciform hilt formed of two sections of natural buckhorn, each end of the cross and the top of the grip capped with a domed silver mount, at the base of the grip a silver ferrule
17½in. (44.5cm.) blade
English or Scottish, late 17th Century
The curved single-edged blade (some pitting) struck on each face with a King's head mark, the cruciform hilt formed of two sections of natural buckhorn, each end of the cross and the top of the grip capped with a domed silver mount, at the base of the grip a silver ferrule
17½in. (44.5cm.) blade
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis