An English Brass-Hilted Hunting Hanger
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An English Brass-Hilted Hunting Hanger
Late 17th Century
With curved fullered blade (some pitting) double-edged towards the point and punched with characteristic foliage on both sides of the rectangular forte, cast and chased hilt comprising shell-guard with a falconer on horseback in a landscape, lobed rear quillon with a portrait bust on both sides, knuckle-guard with central figure of a cherub on both sides, pommel-cap with Leda and the Swan on each side and with button finial, and natural buckhorn grip
48.5 cm. blade
Sold for £275 inc. premium

Category: Arms and Armour

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