Ref 1943. A superb 18th Century Scottish basket hilt Sword known as a Beak-nose or Ribbon hilt. Swords

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 1943. A superb and very well made 18th Century Scottish basket hilt Sword of the type known as a "Beak Nose or Ribbon Hilt". This type of sword was carried during the period circa 1630-1750. The guard is made with various wide heavy bars and a typical "Beak Nose" at the bottom of the guard. The 33 inch blade is in very good condition and is very wide at the forte with the lettering running down each side of the blade ''GIO. KNEGT'' The other side of blade engraved ''IN SOLINGEN'' . Overall length 38 inches. The grip of stag-horn. A good honest untouched piece with a nice overall patina. The Battle of Culloden was the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745/46. On 16 April 1746, the Jacobite army of Scottish clans commanded by Charles Edward Stuart was decisively defeated by a British government force under William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, at the battle of Culloden on Drumosie Moor near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. This is probably the best Beak nose sword that we have offered for sale in 53 years. This sword could quite possibly have been carried at the battle of Culloden. Overall length is 39 inches. A rare and superb item. Ref 1943. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card or bank transfer at no extra charge. Established 1968.