Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 413:
Rare 18th C. Scottish GLASGOW SCHOOL Basket Hilt Broad Sword. A rare example dating from the American Revolution era or slightly earlier, with its fine fluted and pierced steel basket of the Glasgow School type, retaining its interior lining and shark skin grip cover bound by twist and braid steel wire. Mounted with a single edged multi fullered blade bearing early struck maker marks to one side. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 39"Blade length : 32 3/4"
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