Lot of 3 Swords Including: British 1796 Pattern Spadroon and Two 19th Century Persian Cossack Sabers
Sale 2009 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Jun 26, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 9, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Lot Description
Lot of 3 Swords Including: British 1796 Pattern Spadroon and Two 19th Century Persian Cossack Sabers
Lot of Three Swords including a British 1796 Pattern Spadroon with leather scabbard and gold inlaid design to the blade, and two 19th Century Persian Cossack Sabers.
1.) Spadroon shows a 31" blade length and 39" overall length with scabbard and hilt. British sword comes with its leather scabbard and shows a weak maker marking forward of the left ricasso.
2-3.) The latter swords feature etched designs with Farsi writing to the blades and ricassos, along with Persian numerals to one metal scabbard's throat. Blades measure 33" to 35" in length with overall lengths ranging from 39.25" to 41". Shorter sword features a brass hilt with engraved floral designs, a leather and wire wrapped grip, and scabbard with brass throat. The longer Persian saber features similar etchings to the blade with a nickel plated hilt and scabbard.
1.) Spadroon shows a 31" blade length and 39" overall length with scabbard and hilt. British sword comes with its leather scabbard and shows a weak maker marking forward of the left ricasso.
2-3.) The latter swords feature etched designs with Farsi writing to the blades and ricassos, along with Persian numerals to one metal scabbard's throat. Blades measure 33" to 35" in length with overall lengths ranging from 39.25" to 41". Shorter sword features a brass hilt with engraved floral designs, a leather and wire wrapped grip, and scabbard with brass throat. The longer Persian saber features similar etchings to the blade with a nickel plated hilt and scabbard.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Good. All blades are unsharpened with some scattered nicks. All swords show patina to the blades with the Persian sabers displaying some scattered oxidation to the blades and scabbards. Brass hilts show tarnish, while nickel plating is flaking. The brass hilted Persian sword has a loose pommel nut.
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