Fall Antique Arms & Art, Nov. 7th, 2020
Lot 171:
LIVEAUCTIONEERS.COM BIDDERS, PLEASE VIEW MANY MORE DETAILED PHOTOS IN HIGHER RESOLUTION ON OUR WEBSITE sofedesignauctions.com AS LIVEAUCTIONEERS ONLY ALLOWS 20 PHOTOS. THANK YOU ~ ! ~~~~~~ Rare 19th C. Scottish English Diplomat Rapier Sword. An ornate and seldom encountered example with its fire gilt brass furniture having large crown pommel and wonderful applied large crest to the clam-shell. Slender double edged blade showing etched decorations including floral scrolls, flag panoplies and a royal cipher, lower blade with partially worn maker’s name. In its leather scabbard missing lower half and having gilt brass throat mount en suite to the hilt. A very attractive and elegant dress sword for a Scottish military diplomat.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 37 3/4" Blade Length : 32 1/4"Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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