A Flemish smallsword, circa 1720
Slender thrusting blade of flattened central ridge and lenticular forte. The forte on both sides with etched floral decor and lenticular grinding with traces of the original gilding. Lavish relief, heavy brass vessel, the ambilateral guard plate with figural and floral decor, the knuckle guard with a crack on one side and broken on the other. Grip with fine brass wire binding, brass ferrules. Relief pommel. Length 99.5 cm.
355294
Condition: II -
Slender thrusting blade of flattened central ridge and lenticular forte. The forte on both sides with etched floral decor and lenticular grinding with traces of the original gilding. Lavish relief, heavy brass vessel, the ambilateral guard plate with figural and floral decor, the knuckle guard with a crack on one side and broken on the other. Grip with fine brass wire binding, brass ferrules. Relief pommel. Length 99.5 cm.
355294
Condition: II -