Lot Essay
The inscription probably refers to Queen Maria II of Portugal (1826-28, 1833-1853)
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EACH IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE
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A swept-hilt broadsword, and a cup-hilt broadsword
Each in 17th century style
The first with broad fullered blade etched 'Viva Dona Maria Rainha De Portugal' on each face and stamped 'P. Knecht Solingen', the hilt comprising guard of slender bars framing a pair of circular shells pierced with a cross and stars, slender recurved quillons, slender knuckle-guard, faceted globular pommel, and wire-bound wooden grip; the last with large fluted pommel, and wire-bound grip
38in. (96.5cm.) and 40in. (101.6cm.) blades (2)
Each in 17th century style
The first with broad fullered blade etched 'Viva Dona Maria Rainha De Portugal' on each face and stamped 'P. Knecht Solingen', the hilt comprising guard of slender bars framing a pair of circular shells pierced with a cross and stars, slender recurved quillons, slender knuckle-guard, faceted globular pommel, and wire-bound wooden grip; the last with large fluted pommel, and wire-bound grip
38in. (96.5cm.) and 40in. (101.6cm.) blades (2)