Lot 556

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





Auction: 13 August 2014 at 14:00 BST
£2,125
Description
the basket formed of flat section bars, elongated side guards with hearts pierced on each plate, and 'S' forming part of the side guard, small wrist guard, the pommel cut with grooves, the replacement wooden grip bound with brown suede and with brass wire, the blade with three short fullers struck ANDREA FERRA and orb and cross mark
Dimensions
blade 79cm long




