Lot Essay
Cf. A.R. Dufty, European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, p. 28, plate 69c
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CIRCA 1740-50
Details
AN ENGLISH CAVALRY SWORD WITH BRASS BASKET HILT
Circa 1740-50
With waved double-edged blade (an old replacement), the hilt of brass, with guard of bars of circular section (two broken) involving three 'S's, compressed baluster pommel with large button, original shagreen-covered wooden grip (incomplete) bound with twisted brass wire, and leather liner
30¾in. (78.1cm.) blade
Circa 1740-50
With waved double-edged blade (an old replacement), the hilt of brass, with guard of bars of circular section (two broken) involving three 'S's, compressed baluster pommel with large button, original shagreen-covered wooden grip (incomplete) bound with twisted brass wire, and leather liner
30¾in. (78.1cm.) blade
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium