Lot 6365

A South German late Gothic hand-and-a-half sword, circa 1490/1500

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Hammer price € 7,000

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Description

Sturdy, double-edged blade, the forte with triple fuller on both sides. Brass inlaid triangular mark (the all-seeing eye) with two crosses on one side. Flat, S-curved quillons. Original, two-stage grip with well-preserved leather binding over cord. Robust, flat disc pommel with flat, rectangular tang button. Metal surfaces heavily cleaned, partially pitted. Length 128.5 cm.

Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 6001 - 6459. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 as well as Nov 15-16 and Nov 18, 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.