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A Scottish baskethilted broadswordprobably second quarter, 18th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$3,510 inc. premium
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A Scottish baskethilted broadsword
probably second quarter, 18th century
probably second quarter, 18th century
Straight 30 1/2 inch double edged blade of oval section and mounted diagonally at the hilt; broad 6 inch fuller marked 1414 framed by groups of four small cruciform stamps and with a running wolf mark above. Steel hilt composed of slender squared bars, the main guard plates with four simple heart-shaped and five circular piercings; grooved knucklebow and side plates pierced with two hearts and two circles. Fluted pommel of compressed domed form, the lower edge cut-away to received the tips of the guard. Black leather grip wrap bound with single strand of twisted steel wire. Oval leather liner piped with brown velour.
Condition: Showing a dark brown patina with areas of light pitting. Blade with some heavier pitting towards the point, the tip slightly bent.
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Condition: Showing a dark brown patina with areas of light pitting. Blade with some heavier pitting towards the point, the tip slightly bent.
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