Lot 365 , A 17th century English backsword,

A 17th century English backsword, with 34 inch straight double fullered blade, full basket hilt, wirebound fish skin covered grip
Estimate £600-900

The blade is pitted and has some light surface rust, there are a number of nicks out of the edge of the blade and large piece towards the last third, blade has been stamped number 5 where the hilt meets the blade, the guard has some active red rest, no obvious breaks of faults, the wirebound fish skin grip is worn and cracked in several places.


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Sold for £900