Lot 2768

An Austrian cavalry sword with basket hilt, circa 1580

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

Starting Price € 4,000

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 21 hours left

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Description

Sturdy, single-edged blade with a long, double-edged point. Shallow fullers on both sides below the spine. Ornamental saw tooth marks struck on both sides of the upper third. Flat, slightly S-shaped, curved quillons with finger rests and thumb ring. Basket hilt with a large, closed buckler on the obverse. Original grip flattened at the side with remnants of the original leather cover. Massive, square pommel with a distinct, riveted button. The riveting open, the pommel slightly loose. Length 109.5 cm.

Condition: II 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.