An Italian small-sword with chiselled hilt, circa 1600 Double-edged (somewhat later) blade, both sides with inscription "IN TE DOMINE - SPERAVI" within the fullers. S-shaped quillons chiselled in relief with mascaron finials on both sides, the obverse with riveted guard bar. Spiral copper wire wrap with pear-shaped, grooved pommel. Length cm. Provenance: Hermann Historica, auction 18, lot 622. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, c, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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