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BRITISH SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD OF THE MID-18th

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 1,800.00 USD
BRITISH SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD OF THE MID-18th
CENTURY. Overall length: 41 5/8”. Blade length: 34 3/4". This fine sword has a plain colichemarde blade and a solid silver hilt. The hilt has a stylized double kidney guard with gadrooning on the edges. The crossguard has a downturned quillon on each end with lineal embellishments. The pas d’ane are quite tight to the guard. The knuckle bow has spiral decorations at the midpoint and is marked, prior to entering the pommel, “M (pellet) B”, “(lion passant)”, “(leopard head)”, and “(gothic L).”. The gothic “L” corresponds to the date letter 1766-67, which indicates the date of manufacture of the sword. The “M (pellet) B” mark could be a derivation of the mark associated with Matthieu Brodier, who worked in London during this period. Melon-shaped pommel with spiral decoration, topped by a 2-level capstan. Silver wire & silver tape wrapped grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray patina but shows no areas of notable pitting. Hilt is quite solid and has a lovely mellow, tarnished, silver patina. (02-21302/BF). $1,400-1,800.