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AN ENGLISH SMALL-SWORD WITH CUT-STEEL HILT, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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AN ENGLISH SMALL-SWORD WITH CUT-STEEL HILT, LATE 18TH CENTURY with tapering hollow-triangular blade, etched and gilt with trophies-of-arms, scrolls and foliage on a blued and frosted panel over the lower three-quarters, steel hilt profusely studded with minute faceted beads in imitation of brilliants, comprising oval dish-guard with pierced border, a pair of quillons with circular terminals formed as flowerheads, a pair of slender arms, urn-shaped pommel and beadwork knuckle-chain (areas of rust), in its original parchment covered wooden scabbard with steel locket, middle-band and chape 83.7 cm; 33 in blade
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AN ENGLISH SMALL-SWORD WITH CUT-STEEL HILT, LATE 18TH CENTURY with tapering hollow-triangular blade, etched and gilt with trophies-of-arms, scrolls and foliage on a blued and frosted panel over the lower three-quarters, steel hilt profusely studded with minute faceted beads in imitation of brilliants, comprising oval dish-guard with pierced border, a pair of quillons with circular terminals formed as flowerheads, a pair of slender arms, urn-shaped pommel and beadwork knuckle-chain (areas of rust), in its original parchment covered wooden scabbard with steel locket, middle-band and chape 83.7 cm; 33 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Lots: 1-299
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25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
United Kingdom
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
