A Composite Scottish Basket-Hilted Broadsword The Guard Last Quarter Of The 17th Century With tapering double-edged blade with central fuller over each side of the forte, iron 'ribbon' guard of broad flat bars involving saltires, circular panels and an 'S' on each side, most of the bars with double and triple incised line decoration, rudimentary quillons, later fluted bun-shaped pommel on a washer riveted to the ring (incomplete) at the top of the guard, button finial, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip 82.7 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing