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Lot 5087

A Scottish 'beaknose' ribbon-hilted broadsword
second half 17th century
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8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

US$4,000 - US$6,000

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A Scottish 'beaknose' ribbon-hilted broadsword
second half 17th century

Straight 32 1/2 inch double edged blade of oval section with three 10 1/2 inch fullers above the hilt, flanked by two shorter fullers and surmounted by a series of marks including a serrated arrowhead enclosed by punched circles with a rectangular mark above. Hilt of familiar form with small beaknose quillon, the flat bars retaining much of the original blackened finish. Squat, pear-shaped pommel with partial groove to receive the top of the guard; integral flat tang button. Grip retaining what appears to be the original black leather wrap bound with a single strand of plaited steel wire.
Condition: Blade showing areas of staining/pitting. Hilt and pommel showing some pitting, a few very minor tears and retaining much of the blackened finish. Grip leather with light scuffing.
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