A collection of small swords

A collection of small swords, comprising: an 18th century smallsword, hollow triangular-section blade 32 in. and marked 'I.G.B.', cast steel hilt with classical scenes in relief, leather scabbard (lacking chape) with engraved steel locket with loose ring and frog stud; another smallsword, slender blade 27.25 in., brass hilt of characteristic form, fragmentary scabbard with brass locket and chape; another smallsword, hollow triangular-section blade 32.25 in., brass hilt with moulded borders and fluted pommel and quillon block; another, of small proportions, brass shell guard embossed with scenes of revelry; together with a British court sword, late 18th/ early 19th century, cut steel hilt, shagreen covered part scabbard with steel locket and collar (lacking chape); and a continental court or dress sword, blade 31.75 in. etched and blued at the forte, relief decorated brass hilt with arms to the outer shell (possibly Savoy). [6]