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ËœA MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD BY HAWKES MOSELY & CO
ËœA MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD BY HAWKES MOSELY & CO, MANUFACTURERS TO THE QUEEN, MID-19TH CENTURY
with curved polished blade double-edged towards the point, etched with elaborate scrolling foliage on each face and with the maker's details at the forte on the reverse, iron cross-guard including quillons with button-shaped terminals, ivory grip retained by two pairs of rivets with engraved heads, in its iron scabbard with brass mounts cast in low relief (areas of pitting), with bullion sword knot
77.3 cm; 30 1/2in blade
Sold for £480
ËœA MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD BY HAWKES MOSELY & CO, MANUFACTURERS TO THE QUEEN, MID-19TH CENTURY
with curved polished blade double-edged towards the point, etched with elaborate scrolling foliage on each face and with the maker's details at the forte on the reverse, iron cross-guard including quillons with button-shaped terminals, ivory grip retained by two pairs of rivets with engraved heads, in its iron scabbard with brass mounts cast in low relief (areas of pitting), with bullion sword knot
77.3 cm; 30 1/2in blade