The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery
Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021
Session One
Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 588
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A small French gilt-brass hilted sword, circa 1800 the grip in finely chequered ebony, the knuckle and shell guards decorated with beast masks and trophies, the triangular blade chiselled and etched at forte with the initials S.H. and foliate sprigs, gilding worn, lacking scabbard, the blade 80cm long; and another similar, circa 1800, the grip of plain ebony, the knuckle and shell guard decorated with cavalry, the triangular blade etched at forte with S & I, lacking leather scabbard, the blade 81cm long (2)
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