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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour from Around the World

Thursday 21 March 2024 e Friday 22 March 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A very interesting broadsword with engraved blade, about 1680

Estimate

€ 3.500 - 5.500

Sold

€ 4.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Austria o Russia
length 142 cm.
Wide, double-edged blade of lenticular section, the first side engraved with a double eagle, trophies with cannon and crossed swords, with two figures above a cartouche bearing the inscription "GLORIA BETRI", the other side decorated en suite but the decorations is less visible due to areas of rust. Iron hilt with horizontal, "S"-shaped quillons, ribbed and slightly increasing towards the ends. Pointed center of crossguard carved in bas-relief with helmet and trophies. Ovoid pommel carved with busts among floral motifs. Wooden grip with coils, wire binding and moor's heads.

Specialist Notes

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