Mid-18th Century Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword with Extremely Rare Original Scabbard.

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This sword was found in upstate western New York by a local antique dealer. Swords from this period rarely have their original scabbards, but this example has survived completely intact. For an example with a nearly identical hilt, see plate 260.S on page 148 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight single-edged steel blade with 19-3/4" false edge and two fullers on each side. Iron basket hilt with four panels decorated with pierced heart designs and circles, edges of each panel scalloped. Domed pommel cap decorated with fluting and terminating in a turned capstan. Re-wrapped shagrin grip with braided brass wire accents. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with iron mounts and hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing grey patina with some darker areas. Hilt retains a heavy dark brown patina. Grip excellent as re-wrapped. Scabbard with some minor cracking and crazing to surface, stitching has deteriorated and is now absent. Mounts retain a patina matching the hilt. A fine early sword that most certainly saw use in America during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: Glenn McClaine, David R. Geiger.Blade Length: 38-1/2"Overall Length: 44-1/2"Paperwork: No CORRECTION: PROVENANCE: Purchased from Bob Speelman.

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This item is part of The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
 Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Mid-18th Century Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword with Extremely Rare Original Scabbard.
Mid-18th Century Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword with Extremely Rare Original Scabbard.
Lot number: 1122
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
Ends: Wednesday, October 30 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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