A varied collection of 4 European swords and a walking stick-blade, 17/19th C. L.: 104,6 cm (the longest) L.: 49 cm (the shortest) The sword with copper twisted handle is etched on the blade with a running dog, 1415 (Battle of Azincourt) and a coat of arms with crown on top. The sword with braided red copper wire handle is etched on the blade with a sun. The walking stick-blade marked 'Frizon-Palais Royal'. Provenance: - The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium. - Acqiored between 1990 and 2006, according to the owner's inventory notes.

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