Antike Waffen und Ruestungen

A distinguished German deluxe rapier with silver-inlaid hilt, dated 1617 The high-quality, narrow thrusting blade with a flattened medial ridge. Three shallow fullers on both sides of the upper third, finely inscribed “CELIS LOBACH VAM CRVCI- FIX - MEFECIT SALINGEN 1617” between imperial orb symbols. The ricasso with double fullers on both sides, each struck with two cru- cifix marks. Iron knuckle-bow hilt , two en- graved guard plates with fine openwork. Lav- ish floral and tendril decoration with raised inlays and winged angels’ heads. The spirally fluted grip well replaced, with silver wire wind- ing and Turk’s heads. Oval pommel with slight lateral ridges and delicate, silver-inlaid orna- ments. Length 124.5 cm. 275167 II € 26.000 1218 182 |