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Lot 213

A Medieval Broadsword
15th Century, Probably Venetian

26 November 2014, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A Medieval Broadsword
15th Century, Probably Venetian

In excavated condition, with tapering double-edged blade of flattened ovoidal section, the forte on both sides inlaid in latten with an orb and cross mark, hilt comprising spatulate recurved quillons, flat tapering tang deeply struck with a four pellet bladesmith's mark, and kite-shaped pommel
89.5 cm. blade, 116.4 cm. overall

Footnotes

This is a type of sword of which many examples are found in the Doge's armoury in the Palazzo Duade, Venice. They are referred to in the inventories as 'spada Schiavonesca'. See L. Boccia & E. Coelho, Armi Bianche Italiane, 1975, nos. 165-167

Cf. a related example sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour ..., 27 November 2013, lot 133

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