Lot 495
An 18th century basket hilted cavalry broadsword
Auction: 19 August 2013 at 15:00 BST
£1,375
Description
circa 1780, the large open polished hilt with flat bars pierced with hearts and round oval section and horseman's loop, the bars forming a ring below the large bun shaped pommel, the double edged steel blade with double fullers to each side, stamped before the forte 'I C H H N I'
Dimensions
Blade 83.5cm long
Footnote
Provenance: Tennants (Leyburn) 30th September 2011, lot 310