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A Pattern 1798 officer's baskethilted broadsword
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$1,111.50 inc. premium
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A Pattern 1798 officer's baskethilted broadsword
The 39 1/2 inch double-edged blade probably of earlier manufacture; of hexagonal section with deep 9 inch fuller on either side stamped with an S flanked by three balls; short ricasso marked twice on either side with another mark. Brass guard of standard pattern and retaining very slight traces of gilt finish. Ovoid pommel engraved with three panels of leafage; tall, pierced capstan. Grip wrapped in shagreen and bound with twisted brass wire.
Condition: Blade cleaned at one time and showing smooth grey metal with some very minor pitting. Hilt with unpolished patina. Grip with minor scuffing.
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Condition: Blade cleaned at one time and showing smooth grey metal with some very minor pitting. Hilt with unpolished patina. Grip with minor scuffing.
See Illustration
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Note: Purchased Aug. 1984, Hales & Barrett, Lewes, Sussex.








