Lot Essay
The sword is unmarked, but according to Aylward is the work of the London sword-cutler Thomas Dealtry (recorded 1742-83)
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CIRCA 1760
Details
AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD
Circa 1760
With colichemarde blade of hollow triangular section with etched panels of foliated strapwork and an inscription (all rubbed), the hilt with boat-shell guard (rear quillon replaced) chased and pierced with foliated scrollwork involving musical instruments, and wooden grip bound with silver ribbon and plaited silver wire
33¼in. (84.5cm.) blade
Circa 1760
With colichemarde blade of hollow triangular section with etched panels of foliated strapwork and an inscription (all rubbed), the hilt with boat-shell guard (rear quillon replaced) chased and pierced with foliated scrollwork involving musical instruments, and wooden grip bound with silver ribbon and plaited silver wire
33¼in. (84.5cm.) blade
Provenance
Sir G.F. Laking
Clarence Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Literature
J.D. Aylward, The small-sword in England, pp. 25, 100, fig. 44
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