25th Jun, 2008 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A TWO-HAND SWORD IN GERMAN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE
A TWO-HAND SWORD IN GERMAN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
with wavy blade swelling towards the tip, stamped 'Stantler' on each side at the forte, rectangular ricasso fitted with a pair of slender crescentic lugs, steel hilt of faceted bars comprising slightly drooping quillons with tightly curled terminals, fitted with additional lugs en suite behind the terminals and a further pair beneath, inner and outer ring-guards, plummet-shaped pommel, and leather-covered moulded wooden grip
124.5cm; 49in blade
No Reserve
Sold for £2,000
A TWO-HAND SWORD IN GERMAN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
with wavy blade swelling towards the tip, stamped 'Stantler' on each side at the forte, rectangular ricasso fitted with a pair of slender crescentic lugs, steel hilt of faceted bars comprising slightly drooping quillons with tightly curled terminals, fitted with additional lugs en suite behind the terminals and a further pair beneath, inner and outer ring-guards, plummet-shaped pommel, and leather-covered moulded wooden grip
124.5cm; 49in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 25th Jun, 2008
