Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 409:
Rare 17th-18th C. Scottish Chain-Basket Broad Sword ~ Maker-Marked Hilt. Of a scarce early type well used through American Revolution, with its iron chain-basket guard which bears a seldom encountered maker’s name struck to its interior, retaining its original shark skin and braid brass wire grip with turk-head borders. Mounted with a single edged blade retaining traces of the maker name struck inside the narrow spinal fuller on each side. A well used Scottish battle sword example of seldom encountered pattern. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 34 1/4" Blade length : 28"
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