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Lot 5091

A Scottish baskethilted broadsword
probably Stirling, first half 18th century

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$2,574 inc. premium

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A Scottish baskethilted broadsword
probably Stirling, first half 18th century

The 33 1/4 inch double edged blade of oval section with 10 inch central fuller above the hilt; marked on either side with a series of dots forming addorsed C-shapes and a small circle of seven dots above. Steel hilt slightly assymetrical for right-hand use and composed of rounded bars; knuckle plate, side plates and 'ram's horns' decorated with fluting; the main plates with incised lines, the scrolling rims with fishtail merlons. Fluted dome pommel with tall, turned tang button. Grip wrapped in grey shagreen bound with plaited brass wire; brass wire turk's heads.
Condition: Metal has been lightly cleaned and shows areas of light pitting. Blade with rounded point and a few nicks. Wrist guard removed.
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