Lot 3294
A Swiss two-handed flamberge for use in combat, circa 1580
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Description
Broad, double-edged blade with a medial ridge on each side and strongly waved edges. A copper-inlaid imperial orb mark stamped on one side at the root of the blade. The long ricasso with two sturdy guards angled towards the blade on both sides. Traces of a Swiss cross engraved on one side, the letters "E:S.M.E" in the corners. The extended, round quillons with circular finials. Large guard rings with central nodes on both sides. Original grip flattened at the side, the cord winding covered in leather. A crack on the side in the upper third. Sturdy, pear-shaped pommel with offset riveted button. Length 172 cm.Provenance: Collection of Dr. Heinrich Tanner in Herisau (Switzerland). Illustrated in: Flammberg-Schwerter, Katalog der Sonderausstellung in der Festung Heldsberg, St. Margrethen, Herisau 2005, p. 10 f. Auction Hermann-Historica, Munich, April 1988.
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