Lot 5541
A deluxe karabela in Saxon/Polish 1650s style, Historicism, circa 1900
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots
Hammer price € 3,800
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Original single-edged blade around 1700 with double-edged point and flat fullers on both sides. Surfaces pitted, on the reverse a larger delamination. Engraved quillons of gilt silver richly set with turquoises on the obverse. Grip scales of green gemstone decorated with turquoises set in silver. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with lavishly engraved gilt fittings and richly set with turquoise cabochons. Length 99 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
