AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 193:
Description
The deep cup well chiseled and pierced with bands of foliate work throughout and rolled and roped border, the long quillons and knucklebow wrenched, with domed bead terminals, the pommel en suite. Grip with original wire wrap and turkshead knots intactm the cup retaining its engraved guarda polvo. The fine, double-edged tapering blade of flattened hexagonal section and original great length. Mid-17th century. Minor wear. Overall length 122.7cm / 48 1/3". Condition II
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