17th Century English Cavalry Sword

£1,750.00

c1680 English cavalry sword, single-edged blade 30.25 in, narrow back fuller and passau running wolf mark to either side. Waloon type, side rings filled with plates pierced and engraved with a pattern of nested borders, slender knuckle bow augmented by two scrolling bars to each side, large ovoid pommel with incised border to the tang button, grip later wrapped with braided wire and copper tape.

Both the sword and handle are solid with no movement. Slight pitting towards the tip, but otherwise in excellent condition

c1680 English cavalry sword, single-edged blade 30.25 in, narrow back fuller and passau running wolf mark to either side. Waloon type, side rings filled with plates pierced and engraved with a pattern of nested borders, slender knuckle bow augmented by two scrolling bars to each side, large ovoid pommel with incised border to the tang button, grip later wrapped with braided wire and copper tape.

Both the sword and handle are solid with no movement. Slight pitting towards the tip, but otherwise in excellent condition