Premier Auction - Session I - November 17, 2023 | Lot 551-1007
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 979
English or Scottish Basket Hilt Sword
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
likely mid 18th century, 36 in. unmarked blade with "ring washer" basket hilt grip and mushroom shaped pommel with flaring tang button; wooden scabbard with gilt and paint decoration, thistle design; overall in scabbard 45 in.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Condition
dark pitting to metal components; wooden scabbard with cracks and paint loss
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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
