Lot Essay
For similar swords see J.P. Puype, The Visser Collection, vol I, part 3, pp. 166-189
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CIRCA 1660, PROBABLY DUTCH
Details
A TRANSITIONAL SMALL-SWORD
Circa 1660, probably Dutch
With associated blade of flattened hexagonal section decorated with etching on each side of the ricasso (some wear and pitting), iron hilt comprising asymmetrical double-shell chiselled in relief on the outside with battle scenes in landscapes involving mounted horsemen, chiselled quillons terminating in dragon-heads, and globular pommel chiselled in relief with further mounted horsemen, the grip bound with plaited copper wire
33in. (83.8cm.) blade
Circa 1660, probably Dutch
With associated blade of flattened hexagonal section decorated with etching on each side of the ricasso (some wear and pitting), iron hilt comprising asymmetrical double-shell chiselled in relief on the outside with battle scenes in landscapes involving mounted horsemen, chiselled quillons terminating in dragon-heads, and globular pommel chiselled in relief with further mounted horsemen, the grip bound with plaited copper wire
33in. (83.8cm.) blade
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