In aged condition, an 18C English / Scottish Staghorn Grip Sawback Blade Hunting Sword
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English or Scottish, circa 1780. The clamshell guard depicting a Lyre, a symbol for Apollo, master of the bow and arrow, the Greek God for Huntsmen / Hunting.
The 21 1/2 inch sawback blade is pitted and with a steady patina throughout, but firm in the hilt. The hilt / guard is aged but good though with a small piece missing to the pommel’s “skirt”. The staghorn red deer antler grip is aged but very good. Scabbard absent.
A really good staghorn grip on an antique English or Scottish hunting sword, just was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZU06. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box?
