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12th October 2009, 03:30 PM
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Auction Review San Giorgio, Genova, Oct 4, 2009: An Unusually Fine Two Hand Sword
This late 16th century Venetian Sword was hammered down at 12,200 € on Oct 4, 2009 making it one of the most expensive specimens of its group.
As the description states the grip leather has been restored. Enjoy the details. Best, Michael |
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12th October 2009, 03:35 PM
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On we go.
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12th October 2009, 03:37 PM
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That's it.
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12th October 2009, 03:45 PM
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Another Venetian Two Hand Sword in the same sale, sold 7,000 euro plus fees
Have fun!
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12th October 2009, 03:47 PM
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The rest.
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15th October 2009, 10:36 AM
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Outstanding!
Thank you, Michael. As always in your case, the pictures are not only (obviously) beautiful, but carefully picked up to be also extremely informative, turning your posts into true references. Just a question... why Venetian? Is this typology (side rings, relatively straight and relatively short quillions, usually of round or poligonal section, relatively narrow blade, frequently fullered, etc...) abundant in the Doge's Palace Armory, or a certain number of them have been found with Venetian marks in the blade? I'm aware of the Winged Lion in the second exemplar, but I'm curious for the origins of the wider typological attribution. 
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