Continental Schiavona sword, ex Parke-Bernet, 18th c. or earlier, probably German or Italian, basket hilt with ornate guard in vine-like design, square pommel, the 33.25"l straight blade tapering from 1.5"w to 1.25"w, with designs along the back edge of the flat, and circular impressions near the hilt, double fuller groove, single edge with 11.5" sharpened along the back, possible maker's mark "K" to blade near hilt, 38.5"l (overall)

Provenance: A Private Collection: Forest Hills, NY; Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 1943, Sale 508, lot 209

Good/Fair, overall rust, the tang corroded, the guard resting loosely on the tang, the edge side of the cross-guard bent inward, blade retains a sharp edge **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.