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Lot 5109

A Scottish regimental pattern baskethilted broadsword
circa 1820

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$819 inc. premium

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A Scottish regimental pattern baskethilted broadsword
circa 1820

The 29 1/2 inch double-edged blade of oval section with two deep 13 inch fullers; one side with small stamp above the fullered ricasso GW, the reverse with the figure of a rearing stag. Steel hilt generally in the 1828 pattern. Domed pommel with four flutes with line borders. Black leather-wrapped grip bound with twisted brass wire.
Condition: Mottled grey patina showing areas of staining and some light pitting. Basket with break to one bar below pommel. Grip wrap scuffed but sound.
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Footnotes

Note: Purchased May, 1984, Wallis & Wallis, Sale 293, Lot 1781.
Probably slightly pre-dating the 1828 Pattern. See page 158 of The Scottish Sword, 1600-1945 by Harvey J.S. Withers for a similar example.

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