Lot 6378

A South German two-handed flamberge, circa 1580

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Description

Slender blade widening towards the point with slightly wavy edges. The long ricasso with sturdy guards on each side. The leather cover of the ricasso replaced. Flat quillons, the arms terminating in stylised fleur-de-lys ornaments (the lower hook broken off on each side). Large guard rings on each side. Replaced leather-covered grip. Blackened, biconical pommel, the upper side with six fullers struck with grooved decoration. Length 171 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Dr. Heinrich Tanner in Herisau (Switzerland). Illustrated in: Flammberg-Schwerter, catalogue of the special exhibition in Fort Heldsberg, St. Margrethen, Herisau 2005, p. 23. Acquired at the auction Fischer/Lucerne, November 1974.

Condition: II 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.