English Silver Hilted Smallsword, Dated 1763 Russian these sidearms extended their use

these sidearms extended their use to the coastal

1915 – 30 Jan

blue and gilt

and again in 1622 and 1627

English Silver Hilted Smallsword, Dated 1763 Russian these sidearms extended their useThis smallsword features a solid silver hilt with London hallmarks and a date mark corresponding to the year 1763. The hilt displays typical design elements of the period, with a clam shaped guard and a grip wrapped in twisted wire. The blade is of a triangular cross section, which is common for smallswords of this era, designed for thrusting in dueling or self defense. The hallmarks on the sword provide important information about its provenance and