An extremely rare form is this C 1675 Spanish or French, spiral openwork hilted sword! One of only 3 examples that we have noted that incorporate spirally forged openwork bars.
The others: One, in relic condition, is pictured in Eric Valentine’s “Rapiers” and the other was sold in a Czerny’s, Italy auction several years ago.
Our sword features a 33 ¼”, 3 fuller back-sword blade. Much worn with some very minor pitting. Its tall forged, chiseled and profusely engraved hilt features intricately engraved, spirally twisted, re-curved quillons with heart finials. Its grip is composed of spirally twisted forged bars that also are intricately engraved all over. The outer ring guard and quillon block are beautifully chiseled and engraved with crossed arms and shields. The tall pyramidal pommel features a wonderfully engraved Green Man face on both sides!
The extremely rare sword exhibits the finest workmanship of the time. Most probably made to wear for parades or ceremonies and worthy of the finest museum!

Price is firm.
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