October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
For a nearly identical sword with the same hilt and blade markings, see plate 259.S on page 148 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The example in the book was owned by Anthony Darling when photographed. Straight single-edged blade with 12" false-edge and two partial fullers on each side. Ricasso has three recessed panels on each side and on the right side a large engraved crown over "GR" monogram and the same on the left with the addition of "S*HARVEY / 1755". Hilt has broad grooved bars which are reminiscent of Scotland's Glasgow school of hilters. Pommel is fluted "en suite". Hilt features inbound reigns rings as well as two outer reign loops. Shagrin wrapped grip with Turk's head knot ferrules at each end and strands of twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with excellent markings at ricasso. Hilt retains a dark heavy patina inside and a grey patina on the outside. Quillon was broken off during period of use and is now absent. A very attractive rare dated and signed English basket hilt.