with curved single-edged blade of crucible steel, inlaid with a cartouche and a magic square in copper alloy (losses) on one face, engraved iron hilt (loose, losses), and a pair of horn grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard with tooled leather covering and two iron mounts for suspensions, 77.7 cm blade
Sold for £320
with curved single-edged blade of crucible steel, inlaid with a cartouche and a magic square in copper alloy (losses) on one face, engraved iron hilt (loose, losses), and a pair of horn grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard with tooled leather covering and two iron mounts for suspensions, 77.7 cm blade
Auction: Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024, ending 8th Dec, 2024