with curved single-edged blade swelling towards the point and serrated at the forte, brass hilt in the European military style (cracked), carved horn grip with monsterhead pommel, and leather scabbard; the second with wavy blade and horn hilt carved with an amorous couple, the first: 46.5 cm (2)
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
with curved single-edged blade swelling towards the point and serrated at the forte, brass hilt in the European military style (cracked), carved horn grip with monsterhead pommel, and leather scabbard; the second with wavy blade and horn hilt carved with an amorous couple, the first: 46.5 cm (2)
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023