An antique Scottish basket hilt sword, with a ray skin grip, the blade 81cm in length
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £200 - £400
An antique Scottish basket hilt sword, with a ray skin grip, the blade 81cm in length
Blade rusted and pitted in areas, possible alterations, no scabbard. Losses to the grip. Three broken parts to the basket. See condition report images.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 20th Sep, 2023
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