68.5cm curved fullered blade stamped with a running wolf or fox motif and a stylized anchor to either side, characteristic brass hilt with one downturned and one upturned guard, the former cast with a grotesque mask, D-shaped knuckle guard, the pommel cast with profile busts and winged cupids, natural stag's horn grip. See European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London page 28 plate 67.
Sold for £360
68.5cm curved fullered blade stamped with a running wolf or fox motif and a stylized anchor to either side, characteristic brass hilt with one downturned and one upturned guard, the former cast with a grotesque mask, D-shaped knuckle guard, the pommel cast with profile busts and winged cupids, natural stag's horn grip. See European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London page 28 plate 67.
Auction: SUMMER VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 2nd Jul, 2024
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