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Basket Hilted English Backsword by Drury, Cira 1750-1780.. ...
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$4,000.00
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Description
Basket Hilted English Backsword by Drury, Cira 1750-1780.The sword has 32-inch blade and measures 38 1/2-inches overall. 1 1/4-inches wide at the hilt. Each side of the blade has a deep single fuller running to within 9 1/4-inches of the tip. Each side is deeply struck with "[Crown] / GR / DRURY" of the manufacturer (Drury of London). The pieced metal basket hilt has a distinctive cone-shaped pommel. Brass-wire wrapped leather grip (may be a replacement).
Condition: Blade and hilt display a uniform gray patina with some scattered areas of dark pinprick pitting. Tip point broken off.
Auction Info
2024 June 10 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6291 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2024
10th
Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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