Two Hander Sword From Italy Circa 1500s

[Jack Loomes]

First Half Of The 16th Century

With long tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section cut with two shallow fullers forming a low medial ridge over its entire length on each side, and incised with an indistinct crucifix mark on both sides towards the forte, long waisted ricasso with a pair of small pointed side-lugs, hilt with long straight quillons of circular section widening towards the tips, the latter each with double turn, the quillon-block drawn-out to a central point on each side, swelling stopper-shaped pommel of circular section, and cord-bound grip covered in black leather (leather incomplete, minor pitting)

122.7 cm. blade

For a similar sword of this type see Lionello G. Boccia and Eduardo T. Coelho, Armi Bianchi Italiane, 1975, fig. 315

30 Nov 2011 10:30 GMT Sold for £5,250

Source: www.bonhams.com/auctions/19002/lot/161/