BRITISH CAVALRY BACKSWORD, Kingdom of Great Britain, reign of George II and George III, circa 1750 to 1760. 34603
BRITISH CAVALRY BACKSWORD, Kingdom of Great Britain, reign of George II and George III, circa 1750 to 1760. Inventory number 34603
Stout blackened iron hilt. Scottish basket hilt with multiple branches and pear-shaped pommel. Wooden grip wrapped in leather, iron ferrules, embellished with simple brass filigree. Straight blade with a back edge, hollow ground, and grooves, 99.5 cm long with no markings.
Kingdom of Great Britain.
Reign of George II and George III, circa 1750 to 1760.
Good condition, grip with signs of wear and leather losses. This backsword has never been cleaned. No scabbard.
PROVENANCE :
Ancienne collection PM.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
From 1550-1600, English swords began to receive increasingly protective guards, especially intended for mounted combat. Mounts with branches, rings, and gradually basket hilts were developed.
An early example is an English sword dated 1560-1570, which already has an early type of basket hilt guard, a primarily single-edged blade, and strong hand protection.
This development predates the period of James I.
By the late 16th century, the backsword gradually evolved into a weapon suited for military combat, particularly for mounted soldiers.
The fundamental difference lies in the broader blade compared to the rapier.
Under James I, English hilts became more elaborate.
Research by John F. Hayward on English swords from 1600-1650 demonstrates that in the second quarter of the 17th century, a new form of backsword guard emerged, eventually becoming the characteristic guard type for the cavalry during the English Civil Wars.
After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, backswords with basket hilts remained widely used.
Stout blackened iron hilt. Scottish basket hilt with multiple branches and pear-shaped pommel. Wooden grip wrapped in leather, iron ferrules, embellished with simple brass filigree. Straight blade with a back edge, hollow ground, and grooves, 99.5 cm long with no markings.
Kingdom of Great Britain.
Reign of George II and George III, circa 1750 to 1760.
Good condition, grip with signs of wear and leather losses. This backsword has never been cleaned. No scabbard.
PROVENANCE :
Ancienne collection PM.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
From 1550-1600, English swords began to receive increasingly protective guards, especially intended for mounted combat. Mounts with branches, rings, and gradually basket hilts were developed.
An early example is an English sword dated 1560-1570, which already has an early type of basket hilt guard, a primarily single-edged blade, and strong hand protection.
This development predates the period of James I.
By the late 16th century, the backsword gradually evolved into a weapon suited for military combat, particularly for mounted soldiers.
The fundamental difference lies in the broader blade compared to the rapier.
Under James I, English hilts became more elaborate.
Research by John F. Hayward on English swords from 1600-1650 demonstrates that in the second quarter of the 17th century, a new form of backsword guard emerged, eventually becoming the characteristic guard type for the cavalry during the English Civil Wars.
After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, backswords with basket hilts remained widely used.
Price :
2 200,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 20,00 € | 80,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 33,00 € | 200,00 € |
| Shipping world | 100,00 € | 300,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
22,00 €
Reference :
34603
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).