AN UNUSUAL ROCOCO HUNTING-SWORD, RUSSIAN OR GERMAN
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AN UNUSUAL ROCOCO HUNTING-SWORD, RUSSIAN OR GERMAN

MID-18TH CENTURY

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AN UNUSUAL ROCOCO HUNTING-SWORD, RUSSIAN OR GERMAN
MID-18TH CENTURY
With broad recurved blade formed in the manner of an Ottoman Yataghan blade, decorated with etched and gilt motifs including a Turk's profile head and celestial subjects, gilt-brass hilt boldly cast in high relief, including loop-guard incorporating an eagle on the leading face, its head forming the forward quillon, eagle's head pommel, all on a ground of rococo scrollwork, and the hilt retaining most of its original gilding (knuckle-chain expertly replaced)
23 5/8in (60cm) blade
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.