Furniture & Works of Art - 12 May 2009
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A late 16th / early 17th century German riding sword
A late 16th / early 17th century German riding sword, with a twin fullered steel blade inscribed 'ME FECIT SOLINGEN,' with cross symbol above, having armourer's marks to the triple fullered forte, with a wire bound grip and shell guard, 34.5in (87.5cm) l.