Richtschwert, deutsch, um 1680 - photo 1

Richtschwert, deutsch, um 1680

Lot 1135
04.11.2025 10:00UTC +02:00
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 1477968
Lot 1135 | Richtschwert, deutsch, um 1680
Richtschwert, deutsch, um 1680
Breite zweischneidige Klinge mit flacher Spitze, im oberen Viertel beidseitig flache Kehlung. Beidseitig fein geätzter Dekor. In der Kehlung der Sinnspruch "Ich wünsche dass ein jeder Mann in Togendt lebe - So das sein Bluth niemals an diesem Eisen klebe". Darüber einseitig die Darstellung der Justitia und ein aufgestecktes Rad, auf der Gegenseite die Darstellung einer Enthauptung über einem Galgen. Auf der kurzen Fehlschärfe bezeichnet "Froon Meester Jacob Stoeff". Gerade Messing-Parierstange mit abgesetzten Endknäufen. Lederbezogene Hilze auf Schnurwicklung, geflochtene Türkenbünde aus Silberdraht. Birnförmiger Messingknauf mit abgesetztem Vernietknauf. Länge 110,5 cm.
Jacob Stoeff war 1664-85 Scharfrichter der Stadt Hamburg. Der Begriff "Fronmeister" wurde damals auch als Synonym für den Scharfrichter benutzt.
A German executioner's sword, circa 1680
A German executioner's sword, circa 1680
Broad double-edged blade with rounded point, the upper quarter with flat fuller on each side. Finely etched décor on both sides. The fuller with motto (tr.) "I wish that every man may live in virtue – that his blood should never stain this blade of iron", surmounted on one side by a depiction of Lady Justice and an applied wheel. The opposite side with depiction of a decapitation above a gallows. Inscription "Froon Meester Jacob Stoeff" on the short ricasso. Straight brass quillons with offset finials. Grip with leather cover over cord wrap, braided Turks’ heads of silver wire. Pear-shaped brass pommel with offset riveted finial. Length 110.5 cm.
Jacob Stoeff was executioner of the city of Hamburg between 1664 and 1685. At that time, the term "Fronmeister" was also used as a synonym for the executioner.
Condition: II
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