art-of-swords: Engraved and Gilt Partisan Dating: late 17th century Culture: European Measurements:
art-of-swords: Engraved and Gilt Partisan Dating: late 17th century Culture: European Measurements: height 190.5 cm The weapon has an iron head with a large, straight-edged cusp-blade, ribbed at the centre, with wings, tapering socket provided with rings at both edges, while the upper one is smooth with three rings. The surface of the lower half of the blade blade, from its half to the socket, is decorated with engravings and remains of gilding; featuring symmetric effigies of flowers, grotesque masks and spirals, on dotted ground. The wings are shaped and engraved as exotic birds and snakes, the socket decorated with floral bands. Antique, wooden haft of circular section, comes with longitudinal, fluted decorations alternated to rows of brass studs. Source: Copyright © 2014 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L. -- source link
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