LATE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OFFICER'S SHORT SABER.
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Overall length: 34 3/4". Blade length: 28". Plain blade with a single narrow fuller near the spine. The blade is stamped with a running fox on each side. Classic steel 4 slot guard with plain knuckle bow. Melon shaped pommel with incised, slightly diagonal lines. Original sharkskin grip with twisted wire wrap. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium mottled patina with numerous small nicks to the edge. Hilt also has a medium gray patina with no notable damage. Grip shows wear and some shrinkage but is undamaged. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19882/BF). $600-800.
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LATE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OFFICER'S SHORT SABER.
Estimate $600 - $800
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