22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
140
A 16th/17th Century Basket Hilt Backsword, with 18th century 101cm plain single edge steel blade, the iron ribbon/basket hilt with plain fruitwood grip and globular pommel with raised nut, 116cm (af); the Battle of Culloden, "a Plan of the Field of Battle, and the Adjacent Country with the Order of his Majesties Army under the Command of His Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland, Captain General of his Maj.ts' Forees &c.&c. As drawn up 6th April 1746 at the Engagem.tn.t. the Rebels near Cullodon house as also A Plan of the Rebel Army with their Commanders distinguishing each Clan with their Numbers brought into the Field", possibly a book plate, 50cm by 39cm (2)
Sold for £3,500
Estimated at £300 - £400
Sword with damage to the hilt, the later blade with nicks and possible reshaping of the blade edge, split to grip. Probably English
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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Tuesday 21st March 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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