Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017

Lot 233

An 18th Century smallsword

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £300

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Description

An 18th Century smallsword, hollow-ground triangular-section blade of 'colichemarde' type and 31.5 in., decorative engraving to the forte, steel hilt with oval guard and pommel each pierced and embossed with a scrolling design, quillons and knuckle bow decorated in relief, grip bound with silver wire, lacks scabbard.