Lot 1298
A heavy military rapier by Wolfgang Stantler of Munich, circa 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots
Hammer price € 6,400
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Heavy, double-edged, pointed blade of lenticular cross-section. The tapered ricasso with maker's mark "ST" underneath a crown struck on both sides. Iron knuckle-bow hilt with remnants of original bluing. Original grip with fullers on the side, fine iron wire wrap and Turks’ heads. Oval pommel slightly ridged on the side. Slightly rust-coated in parts, in need of cleaning. Length 101 cm. Wolfgang Stantler, bladesmith in Munich, came from the distinguished swordsmith family Stantler located in Passau, which was recorded there as early as the 15th century and crafted the famous Passau wolf blades. This model was used, among others, by the Munich city watch. Identical rapiers can still be found in large numbers at the Munich Armoury. Further specimens are on display in numerous international museums, for example the Bavarian Army Museum, Ingolstadt.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
