1) Measuring 20 1/2 inches overall, with a 15 1/4 inch 18th Century blade, diamond cross-section with chiseled engraving, a pair of blade-catching notches above the ricasso and a dished thumbrest. Twisted ball tipped quillons, 10 3/4 inches across, with a triangular guard outfitted with chiseled scroll engraving and rolled rope style edges. With a wire wrapped grip and a fluted ball pommel. 2) Measuring 20 1/2 inches overall, with a 14 1/2 inch blade, diamond cross-section with a flat thumb rest on the ricasso. Straight ball tipped quillons, 18 inches across, with a triangular guard outfitted with chiseled scroll engraving and rolled edged. With a brass wire wrapped grip and a fluted ball pommel. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection

1) Fair, with a mixed gray patina overall. Some pitting and cracks are visible on the blade, with a chipped tip. A crack is visible in the "rope" on the right side of the guard. Wire is tight, and all the fittings are firmly secured to the blade. The grip and guard appear to have been rebuilt at a later period. A very nice example in view of some later repairs. 2) Good, with a mixed brown and gray patina, scattered pitting, and a few dings on the blade. The grip may be a replacement.