Brass Hilted German Smallsword, Mid-18th C

Description

Cast brass hilt featuring rear quillon with shell-shaped finial, side ring with central oval
decoration, knucklebow (old repaired break) with central oval decoration attached to the
ovoid pommel with button; decorated ensuite with shell decor in low relief. Double-edged
28″ blade of hexagonal-section; bright with small areas of pitting. Overall length 33 1/2″.