British Light Horseman's Saber

Description:

British Light Horseman's Saber, c. 1770-80, iron four-slot hilt with heavy knucklebow, tall olive pommel, carved wood grip, straight single-edge blade marked crown over "GR/DRURY," overall lg. 42 1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Light pitting on blade, missing wire wrapping on grip.


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