Bidspirit auction | A RARE C. 1750 GERMAN

A RARE C. 1750 GERMAN DRAGOON OFFICER'S STRAIGHT BROADSWORD - A scarce 18th-century straight sword for a German Dragoon Officer, with a long, straight blade which has been engraved with scrollwork and military motifs along the first third of the blade. The guard of gilt brass molded to appear as a clamshell with scrollwork borders, a large beastman's face to the center. The reverse of the guard having a rolled thumb ring. The grip of leather wrapped in twisted copper wire. Pommel in the shape of a lion's head. The blade is kept within a scabbard of black leather, affixed with brass mounts and two attachment rings. Germany, c. 1750. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 39 5/8 in., (100.6 cm.) Condition: Good for age, with some pitting to blade in places. Brass with a nice patina. Leather of scabbard with signs of age and wear but largely in good condition, may have been relined in the 19th century. Leather of grip flaking in places.