23rd October 2023, 12:27 AM | #13 |
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G'day Jim,
I have also wondered about Masonic connections with some sword decoration from the period. The 1796 ladder hilt in the comparison photo I posted above was sold in a Wallis and Wallis sale in 1972. It is described thus "pierced honeysuckle guard", so the term was in use at least as far back as that. Cheers, Bryce |
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