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Northwestern Europe, Scotland, ca. early 20th century CE. A Scottish Highlander officer's sword with the distinctive basket hilt and velvet straps and tassels. The steel double-edged blade is engraved with decorative thistles and scrolling vines, and 6-pointed star proof mark and disc (slug) on the other side. The basket hilt is lined with velvet and the grip is covered in ray skin. The brass parade scabbard has a pair of rings with attached leather and velvet straps with silver trim ribbons. Size in scabbard: 40" L x 6" W (101.6 cm x 15.2 cm); blade: 31.75" L x 1" W (80.6 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: private Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA collection

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#178053

  • Condition: Discoloration and fading to silk tassels and wear to velvet basket lining and scabbard straps. Minor nicks to blade and green oxidation to proof disc. Overall great condition,

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May 11, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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