An 18th century English plug bayonet by William Hoy (active 1686)
an example of a "non-ordnance pattern" with an oak grip, plain quills and pommel and engraved flourishes to the quillion block, with Hoy's stamps to either side of the blade,
blade length 30cm, overall length 46cm


The Tudor rose on blade = the 'Rose & Crown' of William Hoy, free of the London Cutlers' Company on 30 October 1686.

Condition Report
The fittings are made of steel/iron, there is a slight wiggle or movement to the cross-guard piece. Please see additional images for detail shots.

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