Lot 3284

A French knightly hand-and-a-half sword, circa 1440/50

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

Description

Double-edged, tapered thrusting blade of flattened diamond section. Escutcheon inlaid in brass on one side, underneath it stylised Passau wolf mark. On the opposite side letters "I" and "R" connected by a serpentine line. Straight, extended quillons with widened finials. Sturdy, slightly conical tang, fishtail pommel with three roped ridges. Length 116 cm. Early French sword type evidenced by several similar objects that are part of the well-known group of swords from the Battle of Castillon.

Condition: II - III 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.