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Lot #155 - An antique Spanish short sword or machete for Gastadores, model 1843

  • Auction House:
    Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Sale Name:
    Australian, Maritime & Natural History | Part I
  • Sale Date:
    28 Aug 2022 ~ 12noon (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    155
  • Lot Description:
    An antique Spanish short sword or machete for Gastadores, model 1843
    having a broad clip-pointed blade, cast brass lion head pommel, feathered grip and cross guard; with a brass tipped leather scabbard; designed for a gastador, an infantryman trained in the skills of a combat engineer
    59cm long
  • Notes:
    Condition: some pitting to the blade, hilt missing, loss to cross guard
  • Estimate:
    A$400 - 600
  • Realised Price:
    $0.00
  • Category:
    Unclassified

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



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