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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A rare sword with mark of the famous Biscotto(i) family, circa 1500

Estimate

€ 2.500 - 3.500

Sold

€ 5.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Villa Basilica
length 106.8 cm.
Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, with central groove at the forte ending with the mark of the Biscotto(i) family; ricasso provided with two other grooves on the sides. Solid iron hilt provided with ring-guard fixed by two bows and a small oblique quillon linking the two rings; the base of the lower ring-guard with a small hook; round loop-guard with oblique carving. Round pommel featuring raised sides and flat at the center. Iron grip decorated with ribs and with horizontal grooves at the centre.