Lot 2791
A German officer's campaign sword, circa 1620
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Slender thrusting blade of diamond section. The upper third with a narrow fuller on both sides, bearing an illegible inscription. Iron swept hilt with cut and engraved acanthus foliage décor on the obverse. The shell-shaped crossbar inserted on the tierce side well restored, on the quarte side a thumb ring with a small shell-shaped guard plate. Grip with original iron wire wrap and Turk's heads. Sixteen-faceted pommel with cut acanthus foliage décor. Surfaces slightly pitted. Length 111 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?