Lot 3263

A large North German folding knife for hunting use, dated 1699

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A100aw | Live auction | 388 Lots

Description

Sturdy single-edged blade swelling towards the retracted point. The obverse with traces of rich ornamental etching, two barely legible hunting mottos, the upper one with the year "1699", an allegorical figure, and a monogram cartouche. Four smith marks in the form of anchors struck on one side. Robust iron bolster, the brass ferrule with engraved tulips. Grip with chiselled spring plate and massive riveted staghorn grip panels (one brass rivet missing). Pommel with attached movable lanyard ring. Length closed 41 cm, opened 76 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3389. The pre-sale view will take place on 03., 04. and 06. May as well as 11th and 13th May 2024, in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.