Schweizer Säbel mit Löwenkopfknauf, um 1620 - photo 1

Schweizer Säbel mit Löwenkopfknauf, um 1620

Lot 1308
04.11.2025 10:00UTC +02:00
Classic
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 1478141
Lot 1308 | Schweizer Säbel mit Löwenkopfknauf, um 1620
Schweizer Säbel mit Löwenkopfknauf, um 1620
Leicht geschwungene Rückenklinge mit zweischneidiger Spitze. Am Ansatz beidseitig breite flache Kehlung, in doppelte Kehlung übergehend. Oberflächen fleckig, teils leicht narbig. Im oberen Drittel beidseitig geätzter Zierdekor, teils verputzt. Männliche Büste mit Motto "Soli deo gloria" sowie weiterem Sinnspruch. Eisernes Gefäß mit beidseitigem, fein durchbrochenem Stichblatt und Daumenring. Die S-förmig geschwungene Parierstange in fein geschnittene Löwenköpfe auslaufend. Originale Hilze mit Wicklung aus Eisen- und Kupferdraht, seitlich zwei eiserne Griffspangen, fein geflochtene Türkenbünde. Eiserner Knauf in Löwenkopfform mit eingesteckter Zunge. Länge 92 cm. Typische Schweizer Gefäßform. Ähnliche Säbel befinden sich u.a. im Inventar der Waffensammlung des Bernischen Historischen Museums.
A Swiss sabre with lion head pommel, circa 1620
A Swiss sabre with lion head pommel, circa 1620
Slightly curved single-edged blade with double-edged point. The base with broad flat fuller on each side terminating in double fullers. Surfaces stained, slightly pitted in places. The upper third decorated with partly rubbed etchings on both sides. Male bust with motto "Soli deo gloria" and further epigram. Iron hilt with thumb ring and guard plate with fine openwork on both sides. The S-shaped quillons terminating in delicately cut lion heads. Original grip wrapped with iron and copper wire, on the sides two iron guard bars, finely braided Turks’ heads. Iron lion head pommel with inserted tongue. Length 92 cm. Hilt in characteristic Swiss shape. Similar sabres can be found, among others, in the inventory of the armoury collection of the Bern History Museum.
Condition: II -
Auction house category:Swords, Epees and Rapiers
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