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Lot 3060

A Georgian basket-hilted broadsword
mid-18th century
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$2,925 inc. premium

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A Georgian basket-hilted broadsword
mid-18th century

Straight 35 inch double edged blade, the forward 30 inches of diamond section with central fuller, forte section of oval section and marked on either side with faint Georgian crown, one side with slight traces of cipher; ricasso with shield-shaped maker's mark a crown over crossed swords. Iron hilt composed of rounded bars and comprising scrolling wrist guard; side panels joined by ram's horn and S-shaped bars; guard panels with circular and heart-shaped piercings. Grip wrapped in grey shagreen bound with single strand of twisted iron wire. Domed pommel molded with six flutes.
Condition: Blade showing patches of light pitting, one edge with numerous nicks. Hilt with scattered light pitting showing areas of old varnish. Grip fine.
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