Lot 534
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A Scottish basket-hilted broad sword
Scottish Silver & Accessories | 388
Auction: 19 August 2013 at 15:00 BST
£2,750
Description
circa 1750, engraved conical pommel GOD SAVE KING JAMES 8 J 8 R surmounted by crown with further initials FM, the basket of highland type (missing wrist guard ) the side guards with pierced shields and apertures, the grip of black leather, French type double edge cavalry blade etched with sun burst and VIVE LE ROY
Dimensions
32 inch blade
Footnote
Sword made for a Scot in French Service.