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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 4, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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European Shell Guard Cutlass

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$923$750
Auction: Sale #3305M - 3305MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 04, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

European Shell Guard Cutlass, c. 1745, iron hilt with detached knuckle bow and large shell guard, wire-wrapped grip, slightly curved forged iron blade with single fuller, marked with a running wolf on both sides and dated "1745," blade lg. 28, overall lg. 32 3/4 in.

Provenance: Rodney Hilton Brown Collection; The War Museum.
Estimate $1,200-2,200

Some pitting and wear on the blade but in overall good condition considering its age.


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