Furniture & Works of Art - 12th May 2009

Lot 458

A late 16th / early 17th century German riding sword

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

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.