Rapier-style Sword, Austria Or Italy, Ca. 1570. 34593
RAPIER-STYLE SWORD, AUSTRIA or ITALY, circa 1570. 34593
Forte with bronzed iron mountings. Forged multi-pronged guard with crenellated reliefs, double curved quillons with knobs, escutcheon, four lateral guard prongs, donkey’s foot, and four undecorated counterguard prongs. Strong crenellated pommel and tang filigree-worked with twisted copper wire, featuring iron ferrules and bars. Double-edged blade measuring 103 cm with a 7 cm ricasso. The 25 cm central fuller is stamped on each side in capital letters with “VIANNA,” identifying the weapon’s geographical origin. Wooden scabbard lined with leather, featuring a hook and an iron pommel. Weight of the sword with scabbard: 1.44 kg; without scabbard: 1.27 kg.
AUSTRIA or ITALY.
Circa 1570.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection.
Forte with bronzed iron mountings. Forged multi-pronged guard with crenellated reliefs, double curved quillons with knobs, escutcheon, four lateral guard prongs, donkey’s foot, and four undecorated counterguard prongs. Strong crenellated pommel and tang filigree-worked with twisted copper wire, featuring iron ferrules and bars. Double-edged blade measuring 103 cm with a 7 cm ricasso. The 25 cm central fuller is stamped on each side in capital letters with “VIANNA,” identifying the weapon’s geographical origin. Wooden scabbard lined with leather, featuring a hook and an iron pommel. Weight of the sword with scabbard: 1.44 kg; without scabbard: 1.27 kg.
AUSTRIA or ITALY.
Circa 1570.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection.
4 800 €
Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1839765
Availability: In stock
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