Lot 2817
A Dutch officer's campaign sword with chiseled hilt, ca. 1660-80
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Slender, double-edged blade of diamond section with slight fullering. The finely fullered ricasso with a brass-inlaid leafy vine on both sides (minor losses). Iron knuckle-bow hilt with shell guards on both sides. Rich, relief-cut decor with military scenes and depiction of antique deities. The quillon terminal worked as a grotesque animal head. Grip with the original, elaborate iron and brass wire winding and iron Turk's heads. Oval pommel with cut equestrian figures. Length 109.5 cm.354457
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