A Cut-Steel Hilted Small-Sword Late 18th Century, Probably English With sharply tapering blade (some old wear and pitting) of hollow triangular section etched along both sides of the forte with a stand of banners between designs of foliage, hilt pierced overall with stars centred on scrolling foliage and trelliswork set with minute multi-faceted beadwork, comprising oval shell-guard, quillon-block, globular pommel with faceted button, plain arms and knuckle-guard, and lobed rear quillon, in original scabbard covered in tooled vellum (old damage and repairs) with steel mounts including locket and chape en suite with the hilt and each with ring for suspension 80.5 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