Auction 11
ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR
Oct 27, 2018
USA
40 West 37th Street, Suite 604 New York, New York 10018
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LOT 17:
GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SPADROON BY JOHN BENNETT, JR.
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Sold for: $600
Start price:
$
300
Estimated price:
700$-1000$
sales tax: 8.875% On commission only
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GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SPADROON BY JOHN BENNETT, JR.
Straight single edged blade with broad, full-length fuller and engraved above the hilt with the Royal crown and GR cipher. Gilt brass hilt comprising guard with downturned button quillon, undulating outer branch joined to the guard by a pierced, heart-shaped panel; knucklebow, the finial fitted with ring; pillow pommel; finely reeded grip. Black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, the suspension mounts with scalloped rims, the throat with ring and frog stud and inscribed on the reverse Bennett/Sword Cutler/to the/Prince of Wales/67 Royal Exchange.
Blade with smooth, bright metal showing some wear to engraving. Hilt retains generous traces of gilt finish. Scabbard scuffed but very sound.
L: 32 in., (82 cm.)
