Lot 2780
A Saxon sword, circa 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Wide, double-edged blade with a short percussive head. The blade cracked near the head, with one larger chip. Widely projecting crossguard angled toward the blade, of hexagonal cross-section. A large guard ring on the tierce side. Original hexagonal grip (losses), the wire winding missing. Round, ten-times faceted pommel with appliquéd riveted button. Surfaces pitted with a dark rust patina. Length 73.5 cm. Rare Saxon weapon, presumably using in foot tournaments. Comparable examples are held in the Dresden Rüstkammer. See e.g. Müller/Kölling, Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen, no. 166, p. 225.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
