Two small swords with old Solingen blades, 18th/19th century Sharp wedge blade with double-edged central point, signed "ME FECIT SOLINGE" on the back, decorative etching with inscription "SOLI DEO GLORIA" on both sides at the base, iron hilt in relief, wire winding missing. Comes with an incorrectly assembled sword with an old blade, the maker's signature "HARTKOP" inlaid in copper at the base, later hilt parts (French guard of a musician's sword). Partially damaged, signs of age. Length 96 and 83 cm. Condition: III

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