Lot 6495
Two small swords, European, 18th/19th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Robust, double-edged blade (pitted, jagged), with an off-centre fuller and a wolf mark on each side, brass stirrup hilt (re-riveted, cracks, soldering points, knuckle-bow broken and loose), two small kidney-shaped side rings. Together with a later Rapier with back-edged blade (stained, unmarked), iron stirrup hilt (stamp “120.R.R.1.”), waffle-pattern ebony handle and leather scabbard (crazed, rubbed, bent) with iron fittings, the locket stamped “126.R.R.5.”. Partly damaged, distinct signs of use and age. Length circa 99 and 91 cm.Condition: IV Questions about the lot?