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Lot 3058
A basket-hilted Scottish broadsword with signed hiltprobably by John Allan the elder, 1st quarter 18th century -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$7,020 inc. premium
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A basket-hilted Scottish broadsword with signed hilt
probably by John Allan the elder, 1st quarter 18th century
probably by John Allan the elder, 1st quarter 18th century
Straight 28 inch double edged 17th century blade with three full-length fullers inscribed above the hilt on each side XIIX XIIX (sickle mark) XIIX XIIX/X Andria XX Farara XX/XIIX XIIX (sickle mark) XIIX XIIX. Iron hilt comprised of rounded bars incorporating five guard panels having scrolling rims and circular and broad 'heart-shaped' piercings; side guards fluted and with ram's horn finials; broad scrolling wrist guard. Underside of quillon signed J A/S, probably John Allan the elder of Stirling. Wooden grip with simple iron wire binding. Domed pommel molded with three panels of flutes.
Condition: Blade with dark patina, pitting overall and shortened with re-shaped point. Guard with dark patina and areas of pitting; two of the guard panels with breaks. Pommel slightly loose, the grip probably a replacement.
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Condition: Blade with dark patina, pitting overall and shortened with re-shaped point. Guard with dark patina and areas of pitting; two of the guard panels with breaks. Pommel slightly loose, the grip probably a replacement.
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