Lot 557

A rare continental basket hilted broad sword

Golfing, Fishing, Sporting Guns & Weapons
Auction: 10 July 2002 at 12:00 BST
£1,763
Description
the ebony grip bound with silver wire, the pommel with interlaced initials, the knuckle guard with cast coat of arms with two savages as supporters, the lower guard cst as Medusa's head with the wavy double edge blade emanating from the mouth. The hilt with overall black patina.
38 ins blade
