Jan.30th,2021 World Antique Arms and Art Sale
Lot 169:
Interesting 18th C. English or Scottish Horseman Basket Hilted Sword ~ Used in American Revolution. A good early example mounted with a very long and very battle-worthy single edged unfullered blade which appears to be of French manufacture and bearing a lengthy etched inscription to each side with attribution to the King. Possibly a Trophy blade captured by the sword’s owner or one of his ancestors and utilized with later English Cavalry mounts, having a large iron basket guard of distinctive pattern widely used through American Revolutionary war and prior, retaining its original wood grip having spiral grooves for the wire, now lacking. A very serious battle weapon of truly impressive proportions and combat efficiency. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 42 1/2" Blade length : 35 1/2".
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