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Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork S

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Exceptional 17th C. English Officer's Lobster Tail Helmet, Maker Marked BR to the Visor. Original: Exceptional 17th C. English Officer's Lobster Tail Helmet, Maker Marked BR to the Visor. Original Brass Rivets and Leather Straps Still Present, a Beautiful Complete and Highly Presentable Example Dat

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English School, 1779 Portrait miniature of William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), later Admiral Sir: English School, 1779 Portrait miniature of William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), later Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, at the age of fifteen wearing the uniform of a midshipman inscribed with the identity of th

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Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etche: Rare 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier Sword, Scarce Blade Configuration, Etched with Portraits of CHARLES-I, King of England & Ireland Beheaded by Cromwell. Unbelievably Survived

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Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork S

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Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork Steel Hilt, Fine Braid Wire Grip & Fullered Single-edged Blade Capable of Both Thrusting & Slashing Blows. Rare Sword which Has Surely Seen Battle Action in its Times. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 48 ", Blade length : 41 1/4". DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website - Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

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Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork S

Name: Very Scarce Pattern 17th C. English Cromwellian Civil War Officer's Rapier with Elaborate Openwork S
SKU: 168033627
Price: 3200 USD
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