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A Composite Scottish Basket-Hilted BackswordLast Quarter Of The 17th Century
24 November 2010, 11:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,680 inc. premium
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Last Quarter Of The 17th Century
Last Quarter Of The 17th Century
With tapering blade double-edged towards the point and with narrow fuller along the back on each side, the forte incised with various marks including a cross on both sides, iron ribbon guard of broad partly line engraved flat bars (some damage and repairs) forming irregular openings involving a circular panel on each side, flat disc-shaped pommel with button, and later spirally-grooved leather-covered grip (pitted overall)
85.2 cm. blade
85.2 cm. blade








