Smallsword, ca. 1780–85, London, British, probably London, Gold, steel, L. 39 in. ( cm); L. of blade 32 3/16 in. ( cm

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Smallsword, ca. 1780–85, London, British, probably London, Gold, steel, L. 39 in. ( cm); L. of blade 32 3/16 in. ( cm); Wt. 1 lb. (454 g), Swords, This unusual Neoclassical hilt combines fashionable cut-steel beads with panels of blued and gold-encrusted steel. It is attributed to the London sword-cutler John Bland, who retailed several hilts of similar workmanship

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