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Lot 5072

A fine German broadsword
second half 16th century
-Select US Arms Type-

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$5,850 inc. premium

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A fine German broadsword
second half 16th century

Broad, unmarked 42 inch double-edged blade with central full-length fuller flanked by two narrower fullers. Russet steel hilt comprising long quillons swelling toward the recurved tips; inner and outer defense of two large rings, the outermost joined to the side rings; all bars with rounded outer surface molded with slightly raised central band and decorated with four lines of silver pique a point dots; pointed quillon block molded at the sides with flutes and decorated with silver pique borders framing an inlaid silver plant form. Faceted ovoid pommel, each facet bordered by a row of silver pique dots. Spirally fluted wooden grip.
Condition: Blade with smooth mottled grey metal showing areas of staining and some very minor pitting. Hilt showing some wear to pique work. Grip with minor chipping and small cracks.
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