A Very Rare Agate-Hilted 'Transitional' Small-Sword Basically Mid-17th Century With slender tapering blade (old light pitting) of waved flattened diamond section, cruciform hilt comprising spirally-grooved rounded qullions, two-piece quillon block, spherical pommel, and swelling grip, all with white-metal mounts (some securing old breaks) 72.2 cm. blade Footnotes: See footnote to following lot This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing