3495 18th CENTURY SCOTTISH BROADSWORD.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 05 @ 18:35UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 2,600.00 USD
Overall length: 40 3/4". Blade length: 34 3/4". This sword likely dates between 1720 and 1760. The blade has a 29" triple fuller. The blade is marked on one side ">ISI> > I > >ISI> xIx ANDRIA xIxI FERARA xI >ISI> > I > >ISI>". The other side is marked in a similar manner but is worn and not as easy to discern. Hilt generally appears to be done in the Glasgow style and is of full basket form. Cone shaped pommel with incised lineal decoration. Grip appears to be ebony & spirally fluted. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a light gray lightly mottled patina. Hilt appears undamaged, though likely cleaned. The grip is quite solid but missing the wire wrap. (02-17915/BF). $2,000-2,600.