Lot 7265

A small-sword for officials of the Reichspost, circa 1900

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 160

Countdown for bids : 30 days and 9 hours left

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Description

Straight, single-edged blade with double fullers on both sides, the upper half lavishly etched (spotted), the maker's mark “W.K & C” beneath a king's head and knight's helmet at the ricasso. Gilt knuckle-bow hilt in non-ferrous metal, grip with wire winding (incomplete, loose), an applied nickel silver imperial eagle on the guard plate. Leather scabbard (craquelure, re-blackened abrasion) with smooth non-ferrous metal fittings and long suspension hook. Damaged in places, signs of use and age. Length 95 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.