Antique 18th Century Austrian Silver Mounted Hunting Sword Hanger
$1,480.00
Or Best OfferAntique, late 18th century, Austrian silver mounted hunting sword with a straight broad tapering blade, double-edged towards the tip, cut on each side with a shallow fuller and a slender fuller, along the back-edge, engraved and gilded with foliage, trophies, and a stag on a blued panel (worn) at the forte. The silver hilt comprises a crossguard made of solid silver with a pair of straight faceted quillons and an oval silver collar. The ebony-wood grip is retained by three rivets with domed silver caps and enclosed by silver straps, fitted with a shaped silver ferrule at the base. The oval silver collar and ferrule are stamped with the maker’s marks and the number 13. (13 loth) for silver purity 812/1000
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age. The leather scabbard is a later addition.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length without the scabbard: 75 cm (29.5 inches)
length of the blade: 60.3 cm (23 3/4 inches)