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2796 - A Solingen campaign sword with an etched blade, ca. 1630
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A Solingen campaign sword with an etched blade, ca. 1630 Sturdy back-edged blade with a double-edged point and a narrow fuller on both sides. The upper half features finely etched decoration with portrait cartouches (Gustav Adolf?) between ribbon motifs, surmounted by the motto “Soli deo Gloria.” The hilt is of the Swedish/Dutch type with a notched decoration hammered on the face. A perforated guard inserted on the third side; a thumb ring on the opposite side. Original tang with fine brass wire winding and Turkish knots. Flat pommel, slightly notched on both sides. Length 105 cm. Provenance: Formerly Vaduz Castle, Liechtenstein. Acquired directly from there by Dr. B. Giesker of Zurich. Christie’s auction 07/1991, Lot 74. Condition: II -
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