LATE 16TH CENTURY

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A German Two-Hand Processional Sword
Late 16th Century
With broad double-edged blade struck with a shield-shaped mark on each side of the ricasso below the downcurved side-lugs, iron hilt with arched spatulate quillons, double oval side-rings on each side, associated spirally fluted pommel, and two-stage leather-covered grip studded with nails
48½in. (123.2cm.) blade

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. COLLECTION AND STORAGE CHARGES

This lot must be cleared by 1.00 p.m. on the Friday following the sale. If it is not cleared, it will be removed to the warehouse of:-
Cadogan Tate Fine Art Removals Limited
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Descrizione dettagliata lotto

The mark appears on a similar two-hand sword in the Historical Museum in Bern. See R. Wegeli, Inventar der Waffensammlung des Bernischen Historischen Museums in Bern, II, 1929, p. 54, no. 231

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