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An English short sabersecond half 18th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$702 inc. premium
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An English short saber
second half 18th century
second half 18th century
Curved 24 inch blade with full-length central fuller, 16 inch fuller below the spine and 8 inch false edge; marked on both sides with faint crown over cipher, probably GR. Brass hilt comprising slightly downturned quillon, guard with outboard branch enclosing scrolling bars, pierced knucklebow with undulating silhouette and flat pommel cap with capstan. Ribbed grip of green-stained bone.
Condition: Blade with dark, mottled patina showing some light pitting and a few minor nicks to edge. Hilt retains generous traces of gilt finish. Grip with one full-length crack, one short crack and some minor chipping below guard.
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Condition: Blade with dark, mottled patina showing some light pitting and a few minor nicks to edge. Hilt retains generous traces of gilt finish. Grip with one full-length crack, one short crack and some minor chipping below guard.
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