^Lot 3504 18th CENTURY SILVER HILTED HUNTING SWORD OR

CUTTOE. Overall length: 31 1/2". Blade length: 26 1/4". Plain blade with a single narrow fuller near the spine. Silver hilt with simple S-shaped crossguard with incised ricasso. Silver chain knuckle bow with a silver pommel featuring a grotesque mask. Certifiably antique ivory grip with spiral carving. Silver mounted leather scabbard missing the tip. CONDITION: blade has a cleaned, medium gray finish. Hilt is complete but a bit loose. Silver has an attractive tarnish. Grip is nearly complete with a few tight age cracks. Scabbard is solid but quite flaked. As stated, the tip & part of the end of the scabbard is missing. (02-20090/BF). $1,000-1,500.