Lot 3426 SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED CAVALRY SABER CIRCA 1750.

34" double edged 3-fuller blade of type used in America by British & American troops in French & Indian Wars and later in Revolutionary War. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Small collection note states "purchased by Lt. R. K. Berenson from closing pub in Culloden, Scotland 1951" & old photo captioned: "presumed remnant from Culloden Moor Defeat of Bonnie prince Charles Forces by Brits". CONDITION: Very good overall, heavy black iron patina, shark skin and wire wrapped grip heavily worn but tight with hand worn patina. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection. (02-27324/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.
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