AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR

A CARIBBEAN SHORTSWORD

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

Likely assembled from parts acquired through pillage, composed of a staghorn grip with silver pommel and ferrule, the well-made guard with recurved quillons and pierced GB shell guard. The blade straight and double-edged, of a size ideally suited to fighting on shipboard. 18th-19th century. Well worn, guard loose. Overall length 74.5 cm / 29.3". Condition II