Auction Review San Giorgio, Genova, Oct 4, 2009: An Unusually Fine Two Hand Sword

Matchlock · 12th October 2009, 04:30 PM

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

Matchlock · 12th October 2009, 04:35 PM

On we go.

Matchlock · 12th October 2009, 04:37 PM

That's it.

Matchlock · 12th October 2009, 04:45 PM

Have fun!

Michael

Matchlock · 12th October 2009, 04:47 PM

The rest.

Marc · 15th October 2009, 11:36 AM

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.

12th October 2009, 04:30 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	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 Attached Images

12th October 2009, 04:35 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	On we go. Attached Images

12th October 2009, 04:37 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	That's it. Attached Images

12th October 2009, 04:45 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Another Venetian Two Hand Sword in the same sale, sold 7,000 euro plus fees Have fun! Michael Attached Images

12th October 2009, 04:47 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The rest. Attached Images

15th October 2009, 11:36 AM	#6
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	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.