ANOTHER, with short central fuller on each face of the forte etched respectively 'Hans George Lvdtewi[g?]' and 'Scharfrichter Vnter Dem Ambte Tenberck Anno Domini 1669', slender straight quillons with faceted ball terminals, pear-shaped pommel of octagonal section, and wire-bound wooden grip, dated 1669 | Christie's

Lot 167

167

ANOTHER, with short central fuller on each face of the forte etched respectively 'Hans George Lvdtewi[g?]' and 'Scharfrichter Vnter Dem Ambte Tenberck Anno Domini 1669', slender straight quillons with faceted ball terminals, pear-shaped pommel of octagonal section, and wire-bound wooden grip, dated 1669

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ANOTHER, with short central fuller on each face of the forte etched respectively 'Hans George Lvdtewi[g?]' and 'Scharfrichter Vnter Dem Ambte Tenberck Anno Domini 1669', slender straight quillons with faceted ball terminals, pear-shaped pommel of octagonal section, and wire-bound wooden grip, dated 1669
34¾in. blade

Lot Essay

The inscription reads in translation: 'Hans George Ludtewi[g?] executioner under the Tenberck government A.D. 1669'

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