Lot 2794
A heavy campaign saber with Munich Stantler blade, ca. 1630
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Slightly curved, double-edged blade with double shallow fullers on both sides. The upper third struck on both sides with the mark of the bladesmith Christoph II. Stantler in Munich. Iron guard of Swedish/Dutch type with chiselled notch decoration on the obverse. Large perforated shell-guard on the outside, small perforated shell-guard with thumb ring on the inside. Original spirally fluted grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Flat, pear-shaped pommel with offset riveted button. Length 103 cm. Cf. similar examples in Seitz, Heribert, Blankwaffen II, fig. 180, p. 168.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?