$923
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. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
