Lot 2968
Two hunting hangers, including one by Gustav Laute in Berlin, 19th/20th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
First hunting hanger with a sturdy back blade and finely etched decor. Signed “Gustav Laute Berlin” on the back. Shell-shaped guard plate and crossguard extending into hooves. Staghorn hilt with pommel cap. Guard of browned iron. Associated blackened leather scabbard with browned iron fittings. Inserted side knife, probably not originally associated, with a double-fullered back blade, brass ferrule and staghorn grip. Length 55.5 cm. Second hunting hanger with a chrome-plated, double-edged blade etched on the obverse. Guard plate in the shape of three oak leaves, crossguard extending into acorns. Staghorn grip, pommel cap with etched decor, brass guard, partly zaponned. Scabbard missing. Length 54.5 cm. Gustav Laute was a Berlin court purveyor from circa 1880 to 1910.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
