A Scottish Basket-hilted Broadsword Pattern 1828
Double-edged broad blade of lenticular cross-section and double-fullered on both sides. A short ricasso with two fullers. A typical steel open work basket guard with pierced heart decorations. Leather grip cover (damaged) with fine brass wire winding. Hemispherical grooved pommel with replacement tang-nut. Scotland, 19th century, length 95 cm. Condition 2-
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Double-edged broad blade of lenticular cross-section and double-fullered on both sides. A short ricasso with two fullers. A typical steel open work basket guard with pierced heart decorations. Leather grip cover (damaged) with fine brass wire winding. Hemispherical grooved pommel with replacement tang-nut. Scotland, 19th century, length 95 cm. Condition 2-