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A GERMAN HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY
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A GERMAN HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over three-quarters of its length with foliage within a broad shallow fuller on each face (lightly cleaned with chemicals), gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, comprising a pair of quillons with scrollwork terminals, pierced outer ring-guard decorated en rocaille with scrolls and shells, solid grip formed as a stag~s limb rising to a hoof-shaped pommel, decorated at the top and bottom with rococo scrolls and shell ornament en suite with the guard, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with matching brass mounts, complete with its accompanying knife and fork each en suite with the hilt 55.5 cm; 21 7/8 in blade
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A GERMAN HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over three-quarters of its length with foliage within a broad shallow fuller on each face (lightly cleaned with chemicals), gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, comprising a pair of quillons with scrollwork terminals, pierced outer ring-guard decorated en rocaille with scrolls and shells, solid grip formed as a stag~s limb rising to a hoof-shaped pommel, decorated at the top and bottom with rococo scrolls and shell ornament en suite with the guard, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with matching brass mounts, complete with its accompanying knife and fork each en suite with the hilt 55.5 cm; 21 7/8 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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London
W14 0PD
United Kingdom
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
