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EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN BACKSWORD WITH FERRARA

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,200.00 USD
EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN BACKSWORD WITH FERRARA

BLADE. Overall length: 38". Blade length: 31 1/4". An extremely attractive & early German sword w/ a plain blade w/ 2 medium fullers running nearly the full length of the blade. Each side of the blade is stamped, “XX ANDREA FERRARA XX”. Extremely ornate guard consists of a 6 1/4" crossguard w/ simulated leaf terminals. The semi basket guard also is cut in a manner so as to imitate leaves. Lg. rnd. lobed pommel somewhat resembling a crown. Iron wire wrapped grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina overall w/ a few old nicks to the edge. Hilt is a bit loose but remains completely intact. (02-16673-14/BF). $1,500-2,200.