FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Fine Venetian Schiavona
First half of the 18th Century
With flattened double-edged blade and broad shallow fuller on each side, finely etched over almost its entire length, the forte etched with crowned double-headed eagle and the inscription 'Vivat Carolus VI Romischer Kayser' on each side, the etching retaining traces of original gilding throughout, incised iron hilt with some of its original gilding, brass pommel with a mask in high relief on each side, and original shagreen-covered grip
38in. (97.1cm.) blade
The inscription refers to the Emperor Charles VI (reigned 1711-40)
For swords of this type see L.G. Boccia, 'Les pes des Esclavons: entre Venise et Illyrie', Genava, XVIII, 1995, pp. 118-9
First half of the 18th Century
With flattened double-edged blade and broad shallow fuller on each side, finely etched over almost its entire length, the forte etched with crowned double-headed eagle and the inscription 'Vivat Carolus VI Romischer Kayser' on each side, the etching retaining traces of original gilding throughout, incised iron hilt with some of its original gilding, brass pommel with a mask in high relief on each side, and original shagreen-covered grip
38in. (97.1cm.) blade
The inscription refers to the Emperor Charles VI (reigned 1711-40)
For swords of this type see L.G. Boccia, 'Les pes des Esclavons: entre Venise et Illyrie', Genava, XVIII, 1995, pp. 118-9
Provenance
Anon. sale, Christie's, 13 November 1985, Lot 24