Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 53
17th Century British Sword
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
double fuller single-edged Hounslow blade inscribed twice "HOVN MEFACIT", probably attributable to Benjamin Stone (London, 1630-1642), basket hilt, subspherical pommel, 40-1/2 in.Note:ÿThis sword is mentioned on page 404 in Hume's work, The Archaeology of Martin's Hundred: Part 1, Interpretive Studies, where he notes the inscription, gives Hounslow attribution to the blade and suggests probable connection to Benjamin Stone's tenure.Provenance: The I. Noel Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities
pitting throughout, metal losses and broken elements to basket hilt, pest damage to wooden gripÿ
