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Description:
The historically important and undeniably English mortuary sword is not a rare sword.
However, most examples are relatively poorly made, showing crude workmanship and
decoration, and rarely survive in good condition. This example is of much better and
more delicate construction, yet is also in very good condition. Delicate iron shell guard
chiseled and pierced with 4 bearded faces (generally considered to represent King
Charles I) and acanthus decoration. A knuckle guard with acanthus base extends from
the center of the shell and is screwed to the pommel. Two delicate scrolled bars on
each side extend from the shell to the knuckle guard. An additional bar on each side,
decorated with a face, extends from the side of the shell and is screwed to the pommel.
Pommel chiseled with acanthus in high relief. Attractive replaced grip wrap of 3
different sizes of twisted brass wire. Straight 31 3/8" double-edged blade with twin full-
length fullers, marked on one side with a running wolf mark. Very good cleaned
condition overall with one small repair to one of the rear scroll bars where it joins the
shell. Overall length 37 ½". Similar to the Type I*Gi example from the Royal Armouries
illustrated in Mazansky’s “British Basket-hilted Swords”. One of the best mortuary
swords to come on the market in years. Contact seller for more photos and information.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: SB622 |
| Condition:
VG |
Year:
ca. 1640
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