An 18th century English silver hilted smallsword, hollow triangular-section blade 32 in. with

An 18th century English silver hilted smallsword, hollow triangular-section blade 32 in. with increased taper above the forte, forte with etched decoration involving the Garter motto in panels amid scrolls and geometric forms, silver hilt with maker's mark of William Flint and date mark for 1769-70, the shell guard pierced and chased with foliate scrolls in radiating bands, quillions and knuckle bow with pyramidal beads interrupted by scrolls, quillon block and pommel en suite to the shell, grip wrapped with alternating ribbon and braided wire, scabbard with decorated silver locket and plain chape.