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Title Matthew Boulton smallsword
Nationality British
Period c 1790
Sold

This fine cut steel smallsword, with a blue and gold blade and a white snakeskin scabbard, is a classic Boulton production from the Soho Works in Birmingham. This type of sword would have been worn at court right through the Regency period at the end of George III's reign.

The Matthew Boulton swords replaced the earlier Woodstock variety, as he was able to use modern mass production techniques and used a rivetting system rather than individual screw threads for the diamante work.

The blade is almost certainly German and the hilt has its original chain guard with one small section of the dangles missing.

Condition: the blue and gold blade retains 80%+ of its original finish; the scabbard is in excellent shape; the hilt has 90%+ of its original lead polish finish. Otherwise the whole weapon is in excellent shape. The blade is almost certainly German. The hilt has 90%+ of its original lead polish finish.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : British : 18th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Thank you very much for sending the order through so quickly.

S H, UK, 05.02.2009

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