November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
Broad, heavy 14" clip point blade slightly off-set from the hilt, the spine and false edge with broad bevels. Heavy iron D-form guard with pointed, down-curving quillon and beveled knucklebow extending to the flat, octagonal pommel cap of conforming shape to the one-piece wooden grip. Dark leather scabbard, the seam secured by small pewter pins, the tin throat and drag, the seams showing exposed solder. CONDITION: Blade showing a few minor nicks to edge, slightly turned point, scattered sharpening marks and some very minor pitting. Guard with dark patina, the grip fine. Scabbard leather with surface scuffing but very sound. Mounts with dark patina, the throat missing the front-mounted belt loop. PROVENANCE: Rusty Hicks Collection and Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection.