United Kingdom. An Edward VII Basket-Hilted Sword, by Fraser, Ross & Co.

A very well-preserved Edward VII basket-hilted sword, measuring 1050 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 845 mm-long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with dual narrow fullers running the length of each side. Both the obverse and reverse of the blade feature light acid-etched designs consisting of Scottish thistles interwoven with arabesques, royal crowns, and with one side featuring the monogram of King Edward VII. One side of the ricasso also features a maker’s mark of “FRASER, ROSS & CO. LTD, 72 INGRAM ST., GLASGOW”, while the reverse features a circular bronze insert bearing a scripture citation of “PROV 5” (“But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword”), within an acid-etched Star of David set directly onto the blade. It sits securely within a one-piece magnetic metal basket hilt, featuring designs of stylized swords interspersed with irregular shapes. The basket retains a liner constructed of smooth, padded red wool, trimmed along the exterior edge with the remnants of blue piping. The handle grip is composed of a single piece of pebbled and ribbed rayskin, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and silver aluminum wire cord. Completing the sword is a rounded pommel stud. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a boiled blackened leather shaft. Magnetic metal fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat. Minor issues consistent with age are evident, and include slight oxidation and loss of finish to the metal features, wear of the basket liner, and some fatigue and loss of colour to the scabbard shaft. It is in an overall better than very fine condition.

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