the first with stout blade formed with a swaged clipped point, with traces of the maker’s name, Austin, on one face, recessed ricasso, and natural staghorn grip with an iron ferrule and cap pommel, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with spring retaining clip; the second with broad blade formed with a swaged point, recessed ricasso, white metal guard and natural staghorn grip, in its leather scabbard; the third with broad blade, recessed ricasso stamped ‘Monarch’, brass guard and cap pommel and pineapple chequered grip, in its scabbard, the first: 19.0 cm blade (3)

Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.