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AN EXCEPTIONAL BAVARIAN HUNTING CUTLASS, 19TH C.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

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A 19th-century Bavarian hunting shortsword (hirschfanger) with superbly decorated gild and blued blade. The gilt-cast brass clam-shell crossguard is featuring a cast lion, the quillons design as dog heads. The horn grip scales are fastened to the tang by three gilt-brass rivets. An original dark-brown stitched leather scabbard with gilt-cast bronze mounts. An original utility (skinning) knife with horn handle and gilt-brass pommel. The second half of the 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 32 1/2 in., (83 cm.)

Condition: Excellent overall with a few scratches on the scabbard