Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 27th November 2024
Lot 185
A 15th-century cut and thrust arming sword, broad triangular blade 30 in. with very slightly hollow
Estimate £8,000 - £10,000
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Description
A 15th-century cut and thrust arming sword, broad triangular blade 30 in. with very slightly hollow flats to either side of a low medial ridge, the cross with a modest langet or downward pointing peak to the centre and down-turned tips to the hexagonal-section arms, heavy wheel pommel with projecting tang button, tapering leather covered wooden grip, about 1410-1460, of similar type to Castillon Group A (Oakeshott type XV).
(93.6cm OAL)
A private collection from the Tyrol.