Lot 1314 , An English Civil War period cavalry officer’s sabre, curved single edge blade, struck with crescent moon, ‘mortuary’ hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage, swollen chiselled pommel, wooden grip, blade 71.5cm. Condition -

An English Civil War period cavalry officer’s sabre, curved single edge blade, struck with crescent moon, ‘mortuary’ hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage, swollen chiselled pommel, wooden grip, blade 71.5cm. Condition - fair, rusted overall, one hilt bar removed, grip, wormed and incomplete * Due to new safety regulations and legal restrictions with ParcelForce and Royal Mail, we are unable to pack or send swords and bladed items through postal service. Collection in person or courier service is recommended *
£200-300

Condition:
Blade rusted throughout; wood grip badly affected by woodworm, it’s structure now soft; one redundant hole at pommel suggests a hilt-bar has been removed although no evidence of removal at hilt; wood grip strengthened with string, damage beneath string unknown.

Sold for £800