Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
British 18TH C. Spadroon, Thomas Read, Dublin
- Price realized
- $159
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $125
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- November 8, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- NOVEMBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
British Four Slot spadroon, last quarter18th c., a straight blade sword having a 27.75" blade marked below and parallel to the spine at the left ricasso "READ" indicating James and successor Thomas Read of Dublin, Ireland, the business founded in 1670, the steel guard is open with four slots at the blade end and tapers to a single piece ending on the globular pommel, the handle appears to be black grooved hardwood, the steel finish is overall dark with numerous nicks at the blade end, overall approx. 33.25"l, .90lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.