Lot 552

A Scottish basket hilted broad sword of Glasgow type, circa 1700




Auction: 13 August 2014 at 14:00 BST
£3,375
Description
the basket formed of flat section bars with centre grooves, side guards with hearts pierced on each plate, the pommel cut with grooves, the wooden grip bound with brass wire, replacement fringe and half liner, the blade struck in two short fullers ANDREA FERRA initials on the face of the wrist guard base.
Dimensions
blade 86.5cm long



