Lot 5495

A heavy Saxon military rapier, circa 1600

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots

Hammer price € 5,500

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Description

Sturdy, double-edged blade of flattened diamond section. A sizeable flaw (notch/chip) on one side of the cutting edge, near the point. The fullered ricasso stamped with an illegible smith's mark on both sides "W"(?). The iron swept hilt with distinctly curved quillons. The fluted grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Octagonal pommel with appliquéd, round riveted button. Length 105 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 10 am (CEST). Lot no. 5001 - 6079. The pre-sale view will take place from April 22 - to April 26 as well as on Friday May 2nd and Monday May 5th in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.