Day 2 Fine Western, American, European Works
Sat, Nov 7, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 641
Basket-Hilt Broad Sword
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
possibly Continental, 18th century, blade marked "INSOLINGIN" and "CLEMENS BIRSCHBAUM" with single 8 in. fuller on each side, twisted brass wire handle wrap, 36-1/8 in. blade, 41-1/2 in. overall handle in excelling condition, blade with dark spots and pitting, guard and blade both cleaned in past. Note: An 18th century blade likely hilted in Scotland; Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Condition
handle in excelling condition, blade with dark spots and pitting, guard and blade both cleaned in past
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