Dec 18, 2019
A fascinating sword with a German blade, dated 1697, and a beautifully gilt hilt, made in India, ca. 18th century, housed at the Royal Armouries Tower of London.
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A fascinating sword with a German blade, dated 1697, and a beautifully gilt hilt, made in India, ca. 18th century, housed at the Royal Armouries Tower of London.
An interesting half shelled Backsword, which may be called a Shearing sword.
German, ca. 1700, from Czerny's International Auction House.
A Walloon style sword which may have been referred to as a “Shearing Sword” in period by masters such as Sir William Hope, England, ca. 1700, housed at the Royal Armouries War Gallery in Leeds.