A German small-sword, first half of the 18th century
Rhombic blade with a flattened medial ridge, the upper third with heavily worn decorative etching. Iron guard with traces of the original gilding. Exceptionally fine openwork guard plate, likewise with traces of the original gilding. Grip wound with copper strip and iron wire, with two Turk's heads in copper. Hollow pommel, openwork on both sides, with an offset riveted button. Length 103 cm.
350086
Condition: II -
Rhombic blade with a flattened medial ridge, the upper third with heavily worn decorative etching. Iron guard with traces of the original gilding. Exceptionally fine openwork guard plate, likewise with traces of the original gilding. Grip wound with copper strip and iron wire, with two Turk's heads in copper. Hollow pommel, openwork on both sides, with an offset riveted button. Length 103 cm.
350086
Condition: II -
