As you know, President Trump has decided that all USA citizens must pay import taxes on any items bought from overseas. He has withdrawn the $800 pre-tax allowance on imports and has also cancelled the exemption for antiques.
The amount of import tax payable is dependent on the country of manufacture of the item, NOT where it was bought/imported from.
For example,
The tariff on UK made items is 10% of the total amount, including the shipping fee.
On items manufactured in mainland Europe, the tariff is 15%.
Some countries incur a much higher percentage.
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This basically means that Bygone Blades has to collect the US import tax from you and submit it to the carrier, who in turn pay the US customs.
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This scarce, unfullered Victorian Rifle’s sword was made and retailed in London by Hawkes & Co., around 1860.
The 830mm unfullered blade is a scarce variant offered by Hawkes & Co. The blade has a flat spine, giving it a wedge cross section for two-thirds of its length. The final third of the blade is double-edged and tapers to a spear point. The blade is in near mint condition.
The blade is deeply etched with ornate arches, a rayed crown and acanthus sprays above the ribboned horn of the Rifles. Foliate scrollwork, palm and laurel sprays and a stand of arms complete the etching. The obverse of the blade is similarly etched and includes the legend; Rifle Volunteers. The ricasso bears a Hawkes & Co brass proof stud showing a calligraphy letter H. The obverse ricasso is etched with Hawkes & Co., London. Manufacturers to the Queen. The spine bears the Hawkes serial number 228.
The Gothic steel guard is in very good condition with some small spots of tarnish. The guard incorporates an oval cartouche containing the crowned, strung horn badge of the Rifle Regiment. The smooth back strap ends in a stepped oval pommel and tang button. The shagreen grip is in excellent condition and the three strands of silver wire are intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its steel scabbard with two suspension rings. The scabbard is in good condition with scattered speckles of tarnish and some shallow dings. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a fantastic example of a scarce unfullered rifle officer’s sword by Hawkes & Co.
£695.00
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