Fine Arms, Armour, Spanish Colonial & African
By Scollard Auctions
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Oct 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring a wide array of high end pieces including edged weapons, antique firearms, antique armour and armour parts from the Higgins Museum, some amazing Spanish Colonial examples including life size santos, antique Chinese, Persian and Islamic pottery, stone and metal work as well as a collection of authentic antique African pieces from a distinguished Beverly Hills collection.
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LOT 15:
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%
On the full lot's price and commission
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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.
