A few examples of appraisal values for
BASKET HILT

• SCOTTISH INFANTRY OFFICERS UNIFORMS
  SCOTTISH INFANTRY OFFICERS UNIFORMS EARLY 20TH CENTURY including two pairs of red coat and mess dress jackets, the smaller pair by Jones & Co, Regent Street Pall Mall, London; the second larger pair by Hawkes & Co, 14 Piccadilly W, both with handwritten canvas name labels, both red coats with regimental badges to the collars and cord epaulettes, both mess dress jackets with regimental buttons; together with an EDWARDIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED SWORD, by Hawkes & Co, London, the double-edged blade etched with initials, coats-of-arms, motto and dated 1902, with red silk tassel, fish skin and double wire handle, red canvas lined basket and steel scabbard; and a GEORGE V SCOTTISH INFANTRY OFFICER'S CROSS HILTED BROAD SWORD, by Hawkes & Co, London, double edged blade engraved with thistles and royal cipher for George V, fish skin grip bound with a single twist of silver wire, red silk tassel, contained in a leather field service scabbard(6)Larger sword 104cm longProvenance: Belonging to Major (Then Capt.) Alison [Alister] James Henryson-Caird (Scottish 1884 - 1950), The King's Own Scottish Borderers. The infantry officer's cross hilted broad sword likely to have belonged to his son Capt. Murray Alister Cooper James Henryson-Caird.
• SCOTTISH BASKET HILT
  SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORDScottish basket hilt 1828 pattern sword, 20th c., the ricasso marked at both sides with the Star of Damascus proof mark, the 31.5"l blade with embossing and engraving including a castle with cross and foliage, the multi branch steel basket with leather and cloth linerl over the wire wrapped leather grip, housed in a steel scabbard, overall: 40"l
• 19TH C. SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD,
  19TH C. SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD, 79TH REGIMENTScottish basket hilt 1828 pattern sword, 19th c., the ricasso marked at both sides with the Star of Damascus proof mark and "Buckmaster & Co., 3 Burlington St. London", the 31.75"l foliate engraved blade further marked with a crown over the stylized VR (Queen Victoria) and "79th Cameron Highlanders", the multi branch steel basket with leather and cloth liner over the wire wrapped shagreen grip, housed in a steel scabbard, overall: 39"l *Note: William Buckmaster & Co., London, operated from 1841-1884. The 79th Highland Cameronian Volunteers was formed in 1793. It became the 79th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Regiment in 1881.
• (2) SWORD & BASKET HILT
  (2) SWORD & BASKET HILT DAGGER(lot of 2) Sword and Dagger: (1) basket hilt sword, painted black, a sharkskin wire wrapped grip, the 23.25" blade with illegible markings at the ricasso, overall: 29.25"l'; (1) short blade basket hilt parrying dagger, possibly reduced rapier, the 9" blade marked at the ricasso, "Made in Spain", the verso with makers mark of hands holding a sword blade, overall: 15.5"l
• A LATE 19TH CENTURY COURT SWORD
  A LATE 19TH CENTURY COURT SWORD another court sword; a basket hilt dress sword; and two short swords (5)
• George V Basket Hilted
  George V Basket Hilted Broadsword, London, early 20th century the blade with etched decoration including a crowned GR cypher in a leather scabbard length 40 in — 101.6 cm
• RARE & EARLY 18TH C. SCOTTISH
  RARE & EARLY 18TH C. SCOTTISH SWORDA rare and early Scottish basket hilt sword, the relatively short, single edged blade fitted with an iron basket, the main knuckle guard & shields on the hilt showing heart cut-outs, the natural material grip wire wrapped. Glasgow, circa 1715. Blade length, 31.5", overall length 37.5".
• 17TH C. VENETIAN SHIAVONAVenetian
  17TH C. VENETIAN SHIAVONAVenetian Shiavona, the double-edged blade decorated with detailed engraving terminating in a cross configuration and stamped with the maker's mark at the ricasso. The classic basket hilt showing flattened, scrolling chiseled bars, the leather grip with cord winding, terminating with a cat’s head pummel. Italian, 17th century. Note: This type of sword was carried by the guard of the doge (chief magistrate) of Venice in the late 15th century. It is named for the members of this guard, who came from the Dalmatian Coast of present-day Croatia and were then called Schavoni in Venice.
• BRITISH 1897 GEORGE V INFANTRY
  BRITISH 1897 GEORGE V INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORDBritish 1897 pattern George V Officer's sword having a three-quarter basket hilt, both sides of the blade heavily engraved with symbolism and devices of the British Empire to about two thirds of the blade length. One side of the blade marked S&J Kitchin Makers Sheffield and the other the six-pointed star with the word "Proved" etched on the blade. Sword together with leather scabbard measure approximately 40-1/4" in length the blade 32-1/2" in length. George V swords are currently used as ceremonial swords in the British military.
• SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER OFFICER
  SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER OFFICER PARADE SWORD W/ SCABBARD**First Time At Auction** Northwestern Europe, Scotland, ca. early 20th century CE. A Scottish Highlander officer's sword with the distinctive basket hilt and velvet straps and tassels. The steel double-edged blade is engraved with decorative thistles and scrolling vines, and 6-pointed star proof mark and disc (slug) on the other side. The basket hilt is lined with velvet and the grip is covered in ray skin. The brass parade scabbard has a pair of rings with attached leather and velvet straps with silver trim ribbons. Size in scabbard: 40" L x 6" W (101.6 cm x 15.2 cm); blade: 31.75" L x 1" W (80.6 cm x 2.5 cm) Provenance: private Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #178053 Condition: Discoloration and fading to silk tassels and wear to velvet basket lining and scabbard straps. Minor nicks to blade and green oxidation to proof disc. Overall great condition,
• A Victorian Officers sword by
  A Victorian Officers sword by Hamburger, Rogers & Co., 30 King Street, Covent Garden, with Royal cypher in an oval to the half basket hilt, steel scabbard with twin ring suspension loop
• CONTINENTAL SCHIAVONA SWORD, EX
  CONTINENTAL SCHIAVONA SWORD, EX PARKE-BERNET 18th c. or earlier, probably German or Italian, basket hilt with ornate guard in vine-like design, square pommel, the 33.25"l straight blade tapering from 1.5"w to 1.25"w, with designs along the back edge of the flat, and circular impressions near the hilt, double fuller groove, single edge with 11.5" sharpened along the back, possible maker's mark "K" to blade near hilt, 38.5"l (overall)
• GROUP OF 4 MISC. SWORDS GROUP OF
  GROUP OF 4 MISC. SWORDS GROUP OF 4 MISC. SWORDS CONSISTING OF 1812 BRASS B VERSAILLES FRENCH KLINGERTHAL JUILLET NAVEL CUTLASS SWORD WITH HILT STAMPED; 2 CIVIL WAR ERA BASKET HILT FULLER BLADE LONG SWORDS WITH METAL SCABBARD (LOSSES TO GRIP AREA WITH REPLACEMENTS); ALONG WITH OCTAGON WOOD HANDLED SHORT SCABBARD
• EARLY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED
  EARLY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORDThe lot is being sold by a Chapter 7 Trustee on behalf of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy estate. As a result Abell shall submit to the Trustee an Auction Report which must include: (1) the date and sale of the item sold; (2) the sale price and the name, address, and telephone number of the purchaser; and (3) a description of the sold lot. The Trustee shall file the Auction Report with the Bankruptcy Court within 7 days of such report; therefore, any successful bidder must pay immediately. blade 30 inches; 36 total inches Condition:
• BAVARIAN MODEL 1889 KIRSCHBAUM
  BAVARIAN MODEL 1889 KIRSCHBAUM SWORDBavarian Model 1889 sword, the 30.5" straight blade engraved at the center foliate etched panel "In Treue Fest" (Steadfast and True), marked at the ricasso with the knights head logo of maker W.R. Kirschbaum, Solingen, Germany, inscribed on the spine "Harld Nurnberg", likely the original owner, the basket hilt with the Bavarian lion and shield, a black composite grip, housed in steel two ring scabbard having finish loss and dents, basket with some finish loss, overall: approx. 38.5"l, 2.05lbs
• U.S. ARMY MODEL 1902 OFFICERS
  U.S. ARMY MODEL 1902 OFFICERS SWORDU.S. ARMY MODEL 1902 OFFICERS SWORD, 29 3/4" etched blade, basket hilt with finger grip handle, two hanger metal sheath with toe guard, heavy metal hanger chain. Purportedly from Lavern Wayne Miller (mayor of Salem Oregon 1965-1970. shoulder marked "Nudelman Portland Ore".
• TWO 19TH C BASKET HILTED SWORDS.
  TWO 19TH C BASKET HILTED SWORDS. ONE A VICTORIANPERIOD SCOTTISH BROADSWORD WITH A SHARKSKIN GRIP, 35 1/2" LONG. THE OTHER IS CA 1800-1840 MILITARY ISSUE BROADSWORD, MARKED WITH A CROWN. 39" LONG.
• 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED
  18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD,HALLMARKED ON EACH SIDE OF BLADE, WOODEN GRIP REPLACED, TRIPLE FULLERED BLADE, 39" LONG, 4 1/2" WIDE.
• MID-18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED
  MID-18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORDWITH ORIGINAL SHARKSKIN WIRE WRAPPED GRIP, SINGLE FULLERED BLADE WITH ARROWS MARK ON EACH SIDE, 39" LONG, 5" WIDE.
• CIRCA 1700 SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED
  CIRCA 1700 SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD,REPLACED GRIP, DOUBLE FULLERED BLADE, ILLEGIBLE LETTERING ON BLADE, 39" LONG, 4 1/2" WIDE.
• VICTORIAN PERIOD SCOTTISH BASKET
  VICTORIAN PERIOD SCOTTISH BASKET HILTEDBROADSWORD, ORIGINAL SHARKSKIN GRIP WITH WIRE WRAPPING, OWNERS INITIALS "JCS" ON BLADE, MAKERS MARK IN BRASS CARTOUCHE ETCHED ON BLADE WITH THISTLE, ORIGINAL SCABBARD, 40" LONG, 6" WIDE.
• LATE 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET
  LATE 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORDWITH ORIGINAL WIRE WRAPPED LEATHER GRIP AND A TRIPLE FULLERED BLADE, SIGNED SOLINGEN. BLADE HAS BEEN SHORTENED. 39" LONG, 5" WIDE.
• LATE 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET
  LATE 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORDWITH ORIGINAL LEATHER WRAPPED GRIP. HAS SOME LEATHER LOSS. UNFULLERED EUROPEAN BLADE WITH FAKE TOLEDO MARK "INTOLEDO". WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER WITH METAL TRIM, 40 1/2" LONG, 5" WIDE SCABBARD.
• EARLY 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED
  EARLY 18TH C SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORDWITH ORIGINAL WRAPPED LEATHER GRIP, EXCEPTIONAL METAL WORK ON BASKET HILT, TRIPLE FULLERED BLADE WITH ORIGINAL MAKERS MARK ILLEGIBLE, 40" LONG, 5 1/4" WIDE.
• CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE BY "C.
  CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE BY "C. ROBY", WESTCHELMSFORD, MA, U.S., 1864, "A.G.M." ORIGINAL STEEL SCABBARD, BRASS LEATHER WRAPPED HANDLE WITH BASKET HILT. 41 1/2" LONG, 34 1/2" BLADE.
• 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILT
  19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILT BACKSWORD.FINELY ENGRAVED BLADE WITH THISTLES. 39 1/2” LONG.
• SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD Late
  SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD Late 19th - early 20th century, 33-1/2 in. straight single fuller blade marked SC on ricasso; pierced iron guard over leather wrapped grip. LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; weaponry is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please find a courtesy listing of local options on our Support Page.
• SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD 20th
  SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD 20th century, 33-1/2 in. straight single fuller blade; pierced iron guard over leather wrapped grip with fabric liner; the pommel with tassle; includes two-ring bright steel scabbard. LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; weaponry is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please find a courtesy listing of local options on our Support Page.
• * A Continental Steel Mace 19th
  * A Continental Steel Mace 19th century surmounted with a tapering spike over the eight bladed shaped club raised on a tubular shaft ending in a basket hilt. Length 32 1/8 inches.
• English officer's sword marked ''W.
  English officer's sword marked ''W. Jones & Co.'' late 19th century with brass basket hilt incorporating crown and ''VR;'' etched rapier style blade; 37 1/2 in. L. overall Estimate $ 100-200 General light wear. The blade with thin brown corrosion.
• U.S. officer's presentation
  U.S. officer's presentation sword, 32 in. blade, Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia, "Presented to Colonel Robert Sewell, New Jersey, INF for honor & courage in the field of battle, 1864, by his fellow officers", ornate openwork basket hilt, blade with extensive engraving, 40 in. including scabbard. Blade has been cleaned, brass elements with some fingerprints.
• A Scottish basket hilt broad
  A Scottish basket hilt broad sword double edge blade basket hilt pierced with hearts and discs iron pommel second half of the 18th century (grip and parts of basket restored) Estimate ?250-400 Blade length 30.5 inches. Minor dents and wear to the basket hilt with old repairs to the back section some of which looks like replacement parts please see additional photographs. Plain wooden grip looks like a later replacement. Some form of fine scroll work engraving noted on the blade although this is worn and concealed by oxidisation and pitting slight bend to the tip of the blade with a number of small dinks and notches along the length of it. No marks to the blade. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?650
• Prussian Model 1852 Cavalry
  Prussian Model 1852 Cavalry Saberricasso marked P. D. / LUNSCHLOSS / SOLINGEN on one side with a crown over IR on the other plain brass basket hilt with rack number G RV 128 leather grips plain steel scabbard.Blade 34 in.; DOA 4.5 in.Original attic condition with deep patina to the brass elements; leather intact; moderate rusting to scabbard somewhat lighter rusting to the blade.
• ENGLISH AGATE EASEL BACK FRAME &
  ENGLISH AGATE EASEL BACK FRAME & PILL BOX: To include 1) Stone inlaid English sterling easel back picture frame with shield and crossed Scottish basket hilt sword design. James Fenton & Co. 1904 Birmingham hallmark. Measures 3 1/8'' x 2 7/8''. 2) Stone inlaid pill box. Adie & Lovekin Ltd. 1902 Birmingham hallmark. 3/4'' x 1 1/4''.
• A late 18th Century naval cutlass
  A late 18th Century naval cutlass with 23.5ins blade engraved to both sides with crossed anchors and the date 1793 with wire bound leather grip and brass basket hilt and leather scabbard for same (some damage to scabbard)
• Three Swords one late Medieval
  Three Swords one late Medieval style, modern, guard marked "Iberia Philippines", 55-3/4 in., good condition, minor corrosion; one British, 19th century, with 35 in. blade, one side marked "Wilkinson", numerous hallmarks including crown over "T5" over "E", iron basket hilt with wooden grip, iron scabbard marked "A" above "A.L." and "II." over "16", total length 44 in.; one Civil War militia sword, 28 in. blade, quillin with shield and stars, bone handle, helmet pommel, chips and separations to grip, blade probably reblued, lacking scabbard