Cutlass with basket hilt?

M ELEY · 27th February 2022, 07:24 AM

Nice find, Wayne! Although we have no provenace for it being a naval 'one off', it's important to remember that all manner of swords went to sea, that they were often intentionally shortened in length to accomodate tight quarters and that brass-hilted swords were favored due to their resistance to rusting/sea air. So, who knows!? A nice rugged piece either way-

kronckew · 27th February 2022, 07:59 PM

Thanks, all. 👍👌😎

27th February 2022, 07:24 AM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Nice find, Wayne! Although we have no provenace for it being a naval 'one off', it's important to remember that all manner of swords went to sea, that they were often intentionally shortened in length to accomodate tight quarters and that brass-hilted swords were favored due to their resistance to rusting/sea air. So, who knows!? A nice rugged piece either way-

27th February 2022, 07:59 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,216	Thanks, all. 👍👌😎