BRITISH HALF BASKET SWORD WITH SCABBARD.

BRITISH HALF BASKET SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Third quarter 19th century. The sword has a slightly curved, flat-backed steel blade, engraved with the maker’s name “FIRMIN & SONS/ 153/ STRAND/ & 13/ CONDUIT ST./ LONDON”. The obverse of the blade is engraved at the shoulder with a proof mark, and engraved overall with various arabesques and scrolling leaf tips. The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard with raised bars, and a royal arms badge. The pommel is plain, with a prominent tang button and a ribbed back-piece with seven bands of gilt wires. SIZE: Blade: 32″ l.; Overall: 39″ l. PROVENANCE: From a New England Institution. CONDITION: Sword in very good condition. Scabbard with some rusting and corrosion. 9-22009 (100-300)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	4214	$177.00	BRITISH HALF BASKET SWORD WITH SCABBARD. Third quarter 19th century. The sword has a slightly curved, flat-backed steel blade, engraved with the maker’s name “FIRMIN & SONS/ 153/ STRAND/ & 13/ CONDUIT ST./ LONDON”. The obverse of the blade is engraved at the shoulder with a proof mark, and engraved overall with various arabesques and scrolling leaf tips. The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard with raised bars, and a royal arms badge. The pommel is plain, with a prominent tang button and a ribbed back-piece with seven bands of gilt wires. SIZE: Blade: 32″ l.; Overall: 39″ l. PROVENANCE: From a New England Institution. CONDITION: Sword in very good condition. Scabbard with some rusting and corrosion. 9-22009 (100-300) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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