TWO ENGLISH COURT SWORDS.

TWO ENGLISH COURT SWORDS. The first is a 32″ triangular blade etched “F. P. SCHOLTE. / 7. SAVILE ROW. W.” on the flat. All three sides have matching etchings extending to 15″ on the blade. The scabbard is leather with three steel mounts decorated with bands. Circa 19th century. The second 29″ blade, 35″ overall in scabbard. This mid-19th century sword has florally etched blade, maker marked “Moore / Late Bicknell’s & Moore / 1 Old Bond Street, London”. Brass hilt, grip, languets, scabbard mounts and frog button all decorated with a Ball motif. CONDITION: Generally good. On the first the blade is bright with minor nicks and scattered specks of surface rust. Hilt, guard and scabbard mounts have a gray patina with light surface rust. Scabbard is good with a partial bend near the top and a scuff at the bottom. On the second, the blade retains areas of original luster; overall etching is very good with areas of black staining. Hilt, grip and scabbard mounts retain much original gilding. Leather scabbard body is sound with a couple of areas of chipping. Sword and scabbard mounted on board 8-86994, 8-87168 JDJ (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2451	$0.00	TWO ENGLISH COURT SWORDS. The first is a 32″ triangular blade etched “F. P. SCHOLTE. / 7. SAVILE ROW. W.” on the flat. All three sides have matching etchings extending to 15″ on the blade. The scabbard is leather with three steel mounts decorated with bands. Circa 19th century. The second 29″ blade, 35″ overall in scabbard. This mid-19th century sword has florally etched blade, maker marked “Moore / Late Bicknell’s & Moore / 1 Old Bond Street, London”. Brass hilt, grip, languets, scabbard mounts and frog button all decorated with a Ball motif. CONDITION: Generally good. On the first the blade is bright with minor nicks and scattered specks of surface rust. Hilt, guard and scabbard mounts have a gray patina with light surface rust. Scabbard is good with a partial bend near the top and a scuff at the bottom. On the second, the blade retains areas of original luster; overall etching is very good with areas of black staining. Hilt, grip and scabbard mounts retain much original gilding. Leather scabbard body is sound with a couple of areas of chipping. Sword and scabbard mounted on board 8-86994, 8-87168 JDJ (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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