Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring a wide variety of fine edged weapons, antique fire arms, armour, Asian antiques including jades and African art.
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LOT 7:
Scottish Highland Silver 'Cross Hilt' Broadsword w/Scabbard
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Start price:
$
950
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $1,500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Scottish Highland Silver 'Cross Hilt' Broadsword w/Scabbard
Excellent condition Scottish Highland officer's WWI broadsword in eather scabbard, circa 19th century. Fine sword with a double edged etched blade, proved to one side with a gilt circular mark reads "PROVED, A" inside an etched 6-point star. The reverse to the ricasso etched with the inscription of Anderson & Sons. Cross form crossguard and pommel with silver finish. Size: 40 1/2" L, blade 32 3/4" L. Grip in ray skin well preserved with twisted wire wrapping. See "Robinson's Swords of the British Army" page 184-etc.
Ex-Southern California Collection
Condition: Very good condition overall with light pitting to the top of the blade.
