Kaiser Wilhelm II. - bedeutender Geschenk-Hirschfänger in Luxusausführung mit Damastklinge - photo 1

Kaiser Wilhelm II. - bedeutender Geschenk-Hirschfänger in Luxusausführung mit Damastklinge

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€ 35 000
Auction dateClassic
17.10.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 3290 | Kaiser Wilhelm II. - bedeutender Geschenk-Hirschfänger in Luxusausführung mit Damastklinge
Feine Klinge aus Damaststahl mit zweischneidiger Spitze, vergoldeter Fehlschärfe sowie überaus fein vergoldetem und ziseliertem Jagddekor in Form eines Auerhahns, Hirschs und Keilers auf der Terzseite. Die Quartseite mit Widmungskartusche "Hirschthal 1894" über tiefblauem Grund und zwischen feinen Blattranken. Ebenfalls in Gold auf dem Klingenrücken die Lieferantenbezeichnung "Gust. Laute Hoflieferant Berlin". Feuervergoldete (teils berieben) Griffbeschläge, das Stichblatt mit erhabener Chiffre "WR" unter der Kaiserkrone, die Parierstange in Hirschhufe auslaufend. Schön geperlter Hirschhorngriff mit drei aufgelegten "Eicheln", der Knauf von einer stehenden Eichel bekrönt. Schwarze Lederscheide mit in Resten vergoldeten Beschlägen. Das Beimesser passend in der gleichen Ausführung wie der Hirschfänger, die Klinge ebenfalls aus Damaststahl (etwas fleckig) mit beidseitig vergoldeten Rotwild-Ätzungen. Länge des Hirschfängers 55,5 cm, des Beimessers 20,8 cm. Gesamtlänge 60 cm. Anhängendes goldenes Portepee mit schwarzen Durchzügen. In wunderschönem, wenig getragenem Zustand.
Vgl. Thomas M. Johnson, Imperial German Edged Weaponry, Vol. 3, mit einem sehr ähnlichen Exemplar auf Seite 213.
Kaiser Wilhelm II. galt als leidenschaftlicher Jäger, der als 17-Jähriger 1876 in der Schorfheide seinen ersten Hirsch erlegen durfte und am 20. September 1898 mit einem 20-Ender seinen 1000. Hirsch schoss. Begleitet wurde er oftmals von hochrangigen Gästen, wie z.B. schon 1883 dem österreichischen Kronprinzen Rudolf oder 1910 dem russische Zaren Nikolaus II., daneben auch zahlreichen Adeligen, Politikern oder hohen Militärs.
Hochwertiges Ehrengeschenk des Kaisers an ein bedeutendes Mitglied seiner illustren Jagdgesellschaften.

Kaiser Wilhelm II – a prestigious presentation hunting hanger, the deluxe edition with a Damascus blade
The delicate blade of Damascus steel with a double-edged point, gilt ricasso and exceptionally fine gilt and chiselled hunting décor in the form of a capercaillie, stag and boar on the obverse. The reverse engraved with a dedication cartouche "Hirschthal 1894" on a deep blue background amidst intricate leafy vines. The supplier's name "Gust. Laute Hoflieferant Berlin" also in gold on the back of the blade. Fire-gilt grip fittings (abraded in places), the guard plate with the raised cipher "WR" below the imperial crown, the quillons extending into deer hooves. Beautifully beaded staghorn grip with three appliquéd "acorns", an upright acorn as a finial on the pommel. Black leather scabbard, the fittings with traces of gilding. The matching by-knife in the same design as the hunting hanger, the blade also in Damascus steel (somewhat stained) with gilt deer etched on both sides. Length of the hunting hanger 55.5 cm, the by-knife measuring 20.8 cm. Total length 60 cm. Attached gold sword knot, interwoven in black. In exquisite, barely handled condition.
See Thomas M. Johnson, Imperial German Edged Weaponry, Vol. 3, with an extremely similar sword illustrated on page 213.
Kaiser Wilhelm II was said to be passionate about the hunt. In 1876, at the age of 17, he took his first deer in Schorfheide and shot his 1000th kill, a 20 point stag, on 20 September 1898. He would often be accompanied by distinguished guests, such as the Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf in 1883 or the Russian Tsar Nicholas II in 1910, as well as countless noblemen, politicians and high-ranking officers.
Superlative gift of honour, presented by the Kaiser to a prominent member of his illustrious hunting parties.
Condition: II +
Address of auction Hermann Historica
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