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A BRITISH NAVAL HANGER
A BRITISH NAVAL HANGER, CIRCA 1775-85; A SUDANESE SWORD (KASKARA); A KUKRI KNIFE AND THREE BAYONETS
the first with fullered regulation blade stamped 'Harvey', slotted brass hilt with two fouled anchors, lionhead pommel, and banded horn grip; the second with double-edged fullered blade stamped with a pair of celestial marks on each face, steel cross-piece and wooden grip (rusted), the third of characteristic form, in its scabbard (accompanying knives missing); the fourth a Chassepot bayonet (date obscured) and the fifth and sixth Turkish bayonets (without their scabbards)
the first: 64.3cm; 25 3/8in blade
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For the first see S. Comfort 2008, p.68-9.
Sold for £2,400
A BRITISH NAVAL HANGER, CIRCA 1775-85; A SUDANESE SWORD (KASKARA); A KUKRI KNIFE AND THREE BAYONETS
the first with fullered regulation blade stamped 'Harvey', slotted brass hilt with two fouled anchors, lionhead pommel, and banded horn grip; the second with double-edged fullered blade stamped with a pair of celestial marks on each face, steel cross-piece and wooden grip (rusted), the third of characteristic form, in its scabbard (accompanying knives missing); the fourth a Chassepot bayonet (date obscured) and the fifth and sixth Turkish bayonets (without their scabbards)
the first: 64.3cm; 25 3/8in blade
(6)
For the first see S. Comfort 2008, p.68-9.