An English Silver-Mounted Hanger, Late 17th Century, London Silver Hallmark And Maker's Mark GS
With slightly curved single-edged blade struck with three heart-shaped bladesmith's marks on one side towards the forte, hilt comprising quillons with lobed recurved tips, rounded basal mount, cap-shaped pommel with turned button, and natural buckhorn grip, in original wood-lined brown leather scabbard (minor damage) with silver locket and chape (some denting), the former with frog-hook
33.2 cm. blade
Provenance
Christie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 July 2003, lot 40
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With slightly curved single-edged blade struck with three heart-shaped bladesmith's marks on one side towards the forte, hilt comprising quillons with lobed recurved tips, rounded basal mount, cap-shaped pommel with turned button, and natural buckhorn grip, in original wood-lined brown leather scabbard (minor damage) with silver locket and chape (some denting), the former with frog-hook
33.2 cm. blade
Provenance
Christie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 July 2003, lot 40