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A basket-hilted Scottish broadsword with signed hilt -Select US Arms Type- image 1
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Lot 3058

A basket-hilted Scottish broadsword with signed hilt
probably by John Allan the elder, 1st quarter 18th century
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold 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

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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