Fine European &American Arms Armor Collection
Lot 1228:
Unusual 16th-17th C. Broad Sword Rapier with a Distinctive Hilt Form of that of a Left Hand Dagger Only Larger Suitable for the Sword Size. With Large Down-turned Guard Quillons & Thumb Ring. Nice Large Spirally Fluted Pommel & Lovely Sharkskin Grip Cover. With its Broad Double-edged Blade of Hexagonal Cross-section with Large Fuller to Just Over a Third of its Length. One Side of Ricasso with a Distinctive Beehive Maker’s Mark. Interesting Tip Form, either Reshaped or Intentionally Made So for Penetration through Chain Mail Armor. Interesting & Highly Unusual Early Sword, Sits Well & Very Balanced in Hand. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 41", Blade length : 35". DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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