Two Victorian Scottish, basket-hilt swords, standard pattern with steel baskets and fish skin grips, the blades with war department marks and Birmingham royal crown marks no 13. Each blade 74cm in length.
Sold for £750
Estimated at £400 - £600
Two Victorian Scottish, basket-hilt swords, standard pattern with steel baskets and fish skin grips, the blades with war department marks and Birmingham royal crown marks no 13. Each blade 74cm in length.
No scabbard, loss to areas of grip, surface marks.see extra images blades straight, slight movement in one
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025
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