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Scottish basket hilt sword of the third quarter of the 17th…
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Sydney
Date:
14-Mar-2015
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Description:
Scottish basket hilt sword of the third quarter of the 17th century. Approx 105 cm overall length with 85 cm straight blade. This is an outstanding example of a rare 'ribbon-hilt' sword (See 'Scottish Swords and Dirks' by J. Wallace [plate 20] for a most similar sword) Wood grip, steel guard. Broad double edged blade with two short fullers at the ricasso and further triple fuller, each face embossed with half moon marks
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Category:
Militaria & Weapons: Edged Weapons