25th Jun, 2014 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A HIGHLAND BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD BY WILKINSON
A HIGHLAND BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD BY WILKINSON, NO. 87571 FOR 1964
with broad double-edged blade formed with a central fuller on each face, etched with scrolls of traditional foliage and with the maker's details, plated basket-hilt formed of alternating square and rectangular panels pierced with hearts, fishskin-covered grip, complete with its doeskin liner and silk tassel, in its black leather scabbard with silvered locket and chape
83.2 cm; 32 3/4 in blade
The Wilkinson archives state that sword no. 87571 was sold on 29/12/1964, described as "Claymore", to Messrs. G. Alexandre.
Sold for £420
A HIGHLAND BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD BY WILKINSON, NO. 87571 FOR 1964
with broad double-edged blade formed with a central fuller on each face, etched with scrolls of traditional foliage and with the maker's details, plated basket-hilt formed of alternating square and rectangular panels pierced with hearts, fishskin-covered grip, complete with its doeskin liner and silk tassel, in its black leather scabbard with silvered locket and chape
83.2 cm; 32 3/4 in blade
The Wilkinson archives state that sword no. 87571 was sold on 29/12/1964, described as "Claymore", to Messrs. G. Alexandre.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 25th Jun, 2014
