Lot 1295

A German two-hand sword, circa 1600

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots

Description

The sturdy blade with straight cutting edges, widening slightly towards the point. The long ricasso with two sturdy guards, original leather cover. The flat quillons extending into stylised fleur-de-lys motifs, split guards on the top. Sturdy guard rings on both sides. The grip covered in the original velvet, heavily worn in places. Remnants of the original lanyard on the quillons and in the centre, embellished with three notched iron rivets over the central groove (one rivet has been lost). Sturdy, double tapered pommel with eight notches. Length 171 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 1001 - 1582. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 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.