with straight, probably European, blade double-edged towards the point and formed with a long slender fuller along the back-edge, iron hilt formed of a pair of langets, a pair of quillons with fluted bud-shaped terminals, figure-of-eight shaped guard of low V-section, knuckle-guard en suite, disc pommel with up-turned brim, long attentuated button, integral grip, and some early blued finish with gilt border designs (the finish restored in places), 98.2 cm blade
Sold for £420
with straight, probably European, blade double-edged towards the point and formed with a long slender fuller along the back-edge, iron hilt formed of a pair of langets, a pair of quillons with fluted bud-shaped terminals, figure-of-eight shaped guard of low V-section, knuckle-guard en suite, disc pommel with up-turned brim, long attentuated button, integral grip, and some early blued finish with gilt border designs (the finish restored in places), 98.2 cm blade
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
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Public Exhibition
Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am