British Monster Head Hanger

Description:

British Monster Head Hanger, c. early 18th century, brass counterguard and handguard, two-piece cast-brass grip with raised dragons and foliate designs, and a monster head pommel, steel blade with a single fuller and marked 370 with running wolf and an anchor-shaped marking, blade lg. 28, overall lg. 33 1/2 in.

Note: This sword is shown in Battle Weapons of the American Revolution by George Neuman, p. 308, #15ss.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

In overall good condition with a few nicks in the blade.


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