Lot 2753

A German hand-and-a-half sword, ca. 1540/50

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 1,800

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 14 hours left

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Description

Wide single-edged blade with long double-edged tip. Double fuller on both sides, one of which extends into the head. Pi brand struck on the quarte side. The forte side of the blade with several heavy nicks and small chips. Sturdy straight crossguard with parrying ring on the tierce side and helically cut decor. Original hilt, the cord wrap and leather covering lost. Slightly compressed round pommel with helical fuller. Surfaces with deeper pitting in places. Length 113.5 cm.

Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 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.