Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 412:
Early and Unusual 17th C. Italian SCHIAVONA Broad Sword Rapier. A rare early example with its steel basket guard of characteristic complex form, having a highly unusual large iron pommel and mounted with a strong double edged blade with series of early Medieval style Germanic markings and running Wolves to both sides. Married to a wonderful period leather over wood scabbard of perfect length and width for this rare and very attractive example. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 42" Blade length : 35"
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