American Hanger/Cutlass

Description:

American Hanger/Cutlass, third quarter 18th century, iron hilt, flat guard with scalloped outboard edge, simple quillon and guard connecting to a carved wood grip with sheet copper cap, double-edge blade, overall lg. 34 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $700-900

Good overall condition, edge of blade has nicks.


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