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Lot 97

A Cut-Steel Hilted Small-Sword
Circa 1800

23 September 2020, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £765 inc. premium

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A Cut-Steel Hilted Small-Sword
Circa 1800

With bright tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched and gilt over half its length on both sides with foliage and a trophy against a blued ground, bright steel hilt with pierced upturned oval shell-guard, flat spatulate quillons, urn-shaped pommel and grip all set with multi-faceted beadwork, and knuckle-guard of bright links with tassel of multi-faceted beads, in its vellum-covered scabbard with steel mounts, and complete with its bright steel suspension chain and belt-clip, the latter en suite with the hilt, the hilt and scabbard mounts in fine condition under surface patination
80.5 cm. blade

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Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 29 July 2004, lot 333

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