A Scottish officer's baskethilted broadsword
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A Scottish officer's baskethilted broadsword
The 32 1/2 inch double fullered blade retaining traces of etched decoration, ricasso marked Moore/Taggert/& Co./Glasgow. Nickeled hilt of 1828 pattern and retaining the red wool-covered leather liner. Grey shagreen and wire-wrapped grip. Nickeled two-ring scabbard.
Condition: Blade showing areas of staining/light pitting overall. Grip fine. Scabbard with areas of pinpoint bubbling overall.
Sold for US$ 877 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Note: Moore, Taggert & Company of Glasgow, military outfitters and commercial drapers, founded 1868.

Category: Arms and Armour

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