English Basket-hilted Backsword, 2nd Quarter 18th C

Description

Munitions grade hilt of flattened iron bars, without piercings to the plates, the three main
bars connecting to a ring mounted below the pommel. Bun-shaped pommel with tall
integral button; old shagreen-covered grip with waxed sinew binding and brass ferrules top
and bottom. Remains of red tassel at the base of the pommel. Single-edged 32″ blade
with twin narrow fullers at the back edge, stamped twice on each side with “X ANDRIA X
FARARA X”, the tip rounded. Type of sword carried by English heavy cavalry in the
northern regions of the country. Metal with moderate pitting and gunmetal patina. Overall
length 38″.

ON HOLD