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Two Small-Swords with Chiselled And Gilt Hilts Both Mid-18th Century
23 May 2018, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £937.50 inc. premium
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Both Mid-18th Century
Both Mid-18th Century
The first with tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched with a panel of symmetrical foliated strapwork against a hatched ground on each side of the forte, characteristic russet steel hilt chiselled in relief against a finely punched gilt ground with martial and musical trophies, foliage and rocailles, and grip bound with silver ribbon and twisted silver wire between Turks' heads; the second with tapering double-edged 17th century blade (some pitting overall) incised 'INI MINI' between cross marks on both sides of the forte, a running wolf mark beyond, and russet boat-shell guard chiselled with rocailles against gilt grounds overall (worn, loss of gilding) (2)
75.6 cm. and 78.5 cm. blades
75.6 cm. and 78.5 cm. blades








