1) 18th century European hunting sword measuring 38 1/4 inches overall, with a 32 3/4 inch single edge diamond cross-section blade, showing floral vine engraving and the inscription "SOLI DEO GLORIA" (all glory to God) on the lower third. Twist pattern crossguard, with dished quillions, a clamshell languet on the right and a thumb indentation on the left, a smooth hardwood grip and a fluted pommel. 2) Measuring 46 3/4 inches overall, with a 40 3/4 inch single fuller blade, marked "INRI" (the latin acronym for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews", from the sign mounted on the crucifix) and bearing a small floral stamp in each fuller. Turned quillions, with a clamshell languet, leather wrapped twist pattern grip and a fluted cylindrical modern pommel. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection

1) Fair, with scattered pitting and some edge dents. A few cracks are visible in the wood, and some small holes in the pommel. 2) Fine, with a bright gray patina overall, showing pitting and scattered dark spots. A few cracks are present in the languet, along with some edge dents and mild scuffing of the leather.