Lot 5502

A German military rapier with shell guards, circa 1620

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

Description

Slender, double-edged blade of diamond section, both sides with a deeply struck mark in the centre of the blade. The slightly fullered ricasso struck on the obverse with a king's head mark, probably Solingen. Iron swept hilt with recurved quillons and slightly asymmetrical shell guards on both sides. Grip with copper wire wrap and fine Turk's heads. Sturdy conical pommel with tang button. Length 112 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.