Auctions Imperial 2017 Arms & Armor November
Lot 315:
Description
The broad, wedge-section blade deeply recurved, with integral grip forged as a heavy hand cannon with pan and touchhole wrought at the bolster and flared muzzle comprising the pommel. A captured guard folds down over the cutting edge when the cannon is deployed to protect the fingers from the cutting edge and pivots back to protects the knuckles when the blade is swung.
16th-17th century. As found. Overall length 57 cm. Condition IV
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