Relic British Naval Cutlass Hilt

Description:

Relic British Naval Cutlass Hilt, second half 18th century, the hilt of "double disk" form with rolled quillon, significantly deformed likely from being stuck by a large artillery projectile, overall lg. 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-300

Hilt is deformed from impact with significant bends and splits, surface has moderate pitting and some loss due to pitting around the edges. Archeological condition.


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