German Hunting Sword, 19th C

Description

Brass hilt with dog head quillon, integral solid side ring with eagle in relief on one side and
acanthus decor on the other. Integral knuckle bow with dog head finial joined to the brass
capstan pommel with button. Stag grip with brass base ferrule. Straight undecorated 20
1/4″ single-edged blade with single fuller, the last 4″ double-edged (cleaned, with scattered
pitting). Overall length 26″.