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c 1740-60 American / European Shell Guard Cutlass

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c 1740-60 American / European Shell Guard Cutlass

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1740-1760 American / European Shell Guard Cutlass
c. 1740-1760, American / European Shell Guard Cutlass, with octagon polished Bone Grip, Very Fine.
This American /European Shell Guard Cutlass has a 23.5" thick curved unmarked, single fuller, single edge blade, 28" overall. Iron Shell Guard pattern with its thin knuckle bow, short down turned quillon, octagon polished bone grip. A great example of the type used throughout the American and British Caribbean Colonies and favored aboard ship.

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c 1740-60 American / European Shell Guard Cutlass

Name: c 1740-60 American / European Shell Guard Cutlass
SKU: 80788240
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,400

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Starting Price $1,500

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