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Lot 106
A Composite Two-Hand SwordLate 16th Century, Probably Italian
25 July 2007, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £3,240 inc. premium
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Late 16th Century, Probably Italian
Late 16th Century, Probably Italian
With broad slightly tapering double-edged blade with central fuller over nearly its entire length on each side, iron hilt comprising long straight slender quillons of circular section swelling towards the tips, rectangular quillon-block drawn-out to a point on each side, large oval side-rings (old brazed repairs) each with central swelling, fig-shaped pommel (pitted) with shaped copper tang washer, and leather-covered wooden grip stamped with florets
107.6 cm. blade
107.6 cm. blade








