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SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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AN AUSTRIAN HUNTING SWORD AND A DIRK
Second half of the 19th Century
A sword with short single-edged fullered blade bearing frosted decoration, gilt knuckle-bow and small ornate shell bearing the cypher FJ1 in escutcheon on the eagle, ivory grips with gilt studs, black leather scabbard with ornate gilt mounts and frog faced with gold lace with green lines; together with a dirk of German forester's style, with short single-edged decorated blade stamped ORIGINAL EICKHORN (SOLINGEN), the back edge etched MICHOVIUS, GOTTBUS, gilt knuckle-bow with hoof quillon, shell bearing stag's head, etc., black leather scabbard with ornate gilt mounts
The first 23¾in. blade (2)
Second half of the 19th Century
A sword with short single-edged fullered blade bearing frosted decoration, gilt knuckle-bow and small ornate shell bearing the cypher FJ1 in escutcheon on the eagle, ivory grips with gilt studs, black leather scabbard with ornate gilt mounts and frog faced with gold lace with green lines; together with a dirk of German forester's style, with short single-edged decorated blade stamped ORIGINAL EICKHORN (SOLINGEN), the back edge etched MICHOVIUS, GOTTBUS, gilt knuckle-bow with hoof quillon, shell bearing stag's head, etc., black leather scabbard with ornate gilt mounts
The first 23¾in. blade (2)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country
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Please note that the date of the second item should read "Mid-20th Century"