Bidspirit auction | AN ENGRAVED GERMAN HIRSCHFANGER HUNTING

AN ENGRAVED GERMAN HIRSCHFANGER HUNTING SWORD WITH SILVER HILT, 18TH CEN. - The straight single-edged blade etched and engraved with scrollwork, strapwork panels, and a stag device carrying a branch, partially highlighted with gilt. The hilt is fitted with a finely cast scallop-shell guard, straight quillons, and a ferrule in silver. The grip is composed of carved ivory scales with age patina, surmounted by a simple, rounded pommel. The Hirschfänger, or hunting sword, was a traditional sidearm of the German nobility and hunting guilds during the 17th–18th centuries, worn both as a practical hunting weapon and a symbol of rank. Engraved examples featuring deer or stag motifs, as seen here, reinforced the association with the chase and were often presented as gifts or ceremonial pieces. Dimensions: L: 29 in., (73.7 cm.) Condition: Very good, with expected minor pitting to the blade consistent with age. All parts tight except for clamshell piece which has a slight wiggle to it. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.