Lot 4618
A campaign sword by Clemens Keuler of Solingen, circa 1630
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 1129 Lots
Hammer price € 2,800
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The double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section. The upper third cut with five slender fullers on each side, engraved with an ornamental frame. The signature "CLEMENS KEVLLER ME FECIT" struck in the central fuller on both sides. Iron hilt with knuckle bow. A large guard ring on the obverse with an openwork guard plate, a thumb ring on the reverse guard ring. The original grip fluted on the side, with ostentatious brass wire winding and Turk's heads. Flat iron pommel with offset riveted finial. Length 107 cm. Regarding Clemens Keuler, see Weyersberg, Albert: Solinger Schwertschmiede des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts und ihre Erzeugnisse, p. 25 f.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
