Probably Spanish, with deep cup of typical form, embossed, chased and pierced throughout, the guard, knucklebow and pommel with wrenched motifs, the wire-wrapped wooden grip with wrenched fluting. Double-edged tapering blade with a narrow central fuller at the forte. 17th century. Guard and knucklebow possibly a working-life replacement. 122 cm in overall length. Condition II
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Int'l Auction of Important Antique Arms
4:00 PM PT - Mar 15th, 2008
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Auctions Imperial
PO Box 14952
Scottsdale , AZ 85267
Scottsdale , AZ 85267
