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A Scottish baskethilted back swordfirst half, 18th century -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$4,914 inc. premium
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A Scottish baskethilted back sword
first half, 18th century
first half, 18th century
The 34 1/2 inch single edged blade marked in the 29 inch fuller on either side Andrea X Farara X, the flat beside with 'sickle' marks. Dark iron hilt comprised of rounded bars; guard panels with circular and arrowhead/heat-shaped piercings, simple incised line and cusped rims; side bars with ram's horn terminals; broad wrist guard; domed pommel with three deep grooves. Grip retains much of the original leather wrap and part of what appears to be the original leather liner.
Condition: Showing heavy, dark patina overall with areas of pitting; blade with slightly rounded point, the edge with minor frittering; hilt with break to one bar.
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Condition: Showing heavy, dark patina overall with areas of pitting; blade with slightly rounded point, the edge with minor frittering; hilt with break to one bar.
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