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AN ENGLISH OR HANOVERIAN LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD OF ENGLISH 1788 PATTERN CIRCA 1790
Estimate
800 - 1,000 EUR
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Description
- overall 108cm., blade 92cm.
curved single edged blade with narrow and broad fullers, engraved with decoration incorporating Hussar, Turk, Man on the Moon, etc. and J.J. Runkel Sohlingen
Provenance
Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 13 October 2005, lot 3670.
Condition
Blade clean with engravings clear, some edge nicks otherwise good. Hilt metalwork good condition, with some pitting, grip scuffed and with small areas missing but generally good. Scabbard chape and locket extensively pitted, locket also with some dense, leather work surface scuffed (old damage).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."