AN ITALIAN BATTLE AXE C.1575-1600
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Pre 1700 item# 954699 (stock# 08-100)
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Pierced opened back swept axe blade with curved back spike opposite. Short diamond section fore spike. Line bordered socket with scroll engraved decoration. This axe relates to axes and hammers with heads of elongated proportions, which evolved in Italy in the last quarter of the 16th century, and are distinguished by their long back spikes. An Oriental influence is obvious, though whether it came directly from Ottoman examples or from Eastern European examples influenced by them is debated. The ...click for details
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A SCOTTISH BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD C.1730
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Pre 1800 item# 954705 (stock# 08-651)
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A fine example of impressive proportions. Large fighting hilt of Glasgow form with fretted and pierced panels flanked by flattened bars. Large rolled quillon. Wire wrapped spirally fluted leather covered grip. 37" double edged blade with broad central fuller at the forte etched each side with Prudentia et Constantia, and crowned Georgian royal cipher with the GR obliterated both sides. The motto identifies this sword as belonging to a member of the Denman family. The Georgian crown with the ...click for details
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A SCOTTISH BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD. C.1730
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Pre 1800 item# 954707 (stock# 08-652)
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A fine example of impressive proportions. Large fighting hilt of Glasgow form with fretted and pierced panels flanked by flattened bars. Narrow rolled quillon. Wire wrapped spirally fluted leather covered grip. 37" double edged blade with broad central fuller at the forte etched each side with Prudentia et Constantia, and crowned Georgian royal cipher with the GR obliterated both sides. The motto identifies this sword as belonging to a member of the Denman family. The Georgian crown with th ...click for details
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SPANISH LEFT HAND DAGGER MAIN GAUCHE C.1660
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Pre 1700 item# 954841 (stock# 08-124)
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The lovely form and decoration of this blade conceal a much more serious function; to parry and capture an opponents blade. The opened clefts flanking the ricasso allow a blade to be captured more easily than the closed clefts above, but does not assure success, as a quick twist and withdrawal of the blade, a move perfected by most swordsmen, freed the blade. The interior of the guard mounts a pierced and embossed plate which is decorated en suite with the guardo polvo of the rapier to which it ...click for details
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A SPANISH MAIN GAUCHE C.1650
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Pre 1700 item# 954849 (stock# 08-122)
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This is a fine example of the Spanish left hand dagger at it zenith. The folded over edge of the sail form guard is finely pierced in scrolling foliage and clusters of grapes which makes an elegant decorative presentation, and is intended to capture to point of an opponents rapier. The diamond section blade is capable of penetrating the heavy padded doublets of the period and the back of the blade is cut with decorative flutes which serve to engage and control an opponents blade. The Ricasso pro ...click for details
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A RARE ITALIAN BROADSWORD C.1550
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Pre 1700 item# 954863 (stock# 09-599)
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This sword’s blade derives directly from the cinquenda popular in the 15th century. The preference for a short blade is further demonstrated in the falchion which achieved great popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries and may derive from the Roman gladius. The hilt form with classical head guard terminals and black moor head pommel identify it to Northern Italy, probably Milan where those motifs were used on swords of wealthy and powerful owners. ...click for details
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GERMAN ARMING SWORD C.1580
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Pre 1700 item# 954869 (stock# 09-730)
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$7,250.00
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This classic example is from a well known group including those in the Tower of London IX-125, IX-160 and IX-888, all illustrated in Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London. They are hand and a half swords, designed to be used with one hand or two with the left hand gripping the extended pommel. Arming swords are designed to inflict maximum damage to an armored opponent. The term specifically means a sword worn with armor. The heavy double edged blade of this example is capable of cutting ...click for details
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN HALBERDS C.1600
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Pre 1700 item# 954873 (stock# 09-342)
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$7,200.00
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These two fine examples illustrate the “pattern book” process of manufacturing. They were made by different smiths to a common pattern which was published and served as a guide to the industry. That assured that items produced would reflect the latest fashion and thus maximize marketability. Further, it relieved the producer of the need for artistic creativity. Though initially appearing very similar, they differ marginally in their dimensions and in their decoration. They were mounted and ...click for details
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