A German executioner's sword, late 17th century
Sturdy blade with blunt head and lenticular cross-section. In the upper third with flat fuller on each side, at the lower base a wheel and gallows inlaid in brass on both sides. Etched in the fuller “Die Obrichtkeit steuret dem Unheil - ich exequire ihr Endsurtheil”, flanked by floral scrollwork. Brass crossguard with conical octagonal arms. Grip with brass wire winding and Turk's heads. Octagonal brass pommel with offset riveted button. Length 105.5 cm.
355033
Condition: II +
Sturdy blade with blunt head and lenticular cross-section. In the upper third with flat fuller on each side, at the lower base a wheel and gallows inlaid in brass on both sides. Etched in the fuller “Die Obrichtkeit steuret dem Unheil - ich exequire ihr Endsurtheil”, flanked by floral scrollwork. Brass crossguard with conical octagonal arms. Grip with brass wire winding and Turk's heads. Octagonal brass pommel with offset riveted button. Length 105.5 cm.
355033
Condition: II +
