English Hunting Sword or Cuttoe, Revolutionary War Era.
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For a similar example, see plate 106.S on page 97 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Probably 1760-1780. Slightly curved blade with single fuller on each side. On the right there is an engraved running buck, on the other an engraved boar. Both sides of ricasso bear the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" in a panel, which is a French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. It is translated as "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it" or "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it". Brass oval washer at top of blade. Brass "s"-shaped guard with pointed quillon on each side and a gadrooned section in the center on both sides. Grip of fluted ebony with a brass pommel cap and capstan. Cap features a shell and a lion face. Traces of silver-plated finish show in protected areas. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows light wear and a couple minor nicks to edge. Hilt has been polished and coated, now retains a mellow patina. Grip shows some minor wear and some minor chipping around pommel cap. A very attractive cuttoe. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Bob Spielman.Blade Length: 18"Overall Length: 23-3/4"Paperwork: No
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English Hunting Sword or Cuttoe, Revolutionary War Era.
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