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83rd Auction of Hermann Historica GmbH Auction A83:

Both Protective and Decorative – the Fine Art of the Armorer

GRASSBRUNN, GERMANY – Once again, The auction also presents a range of excellent defensive arms, comprising
in this year’s Autumn Auction on November suits and pieces of armor, helmets, and shields from all these eras and
3, 2020 is a selection of extremely rare, regions. One exceedingly decorative specimen is the South German half
outstanding lots will come under the armor for a man-at-arms, created during the late 16th century, and strikingly
hammer in the Antique Arms and Armor from embellished with a continuous, hammered décor of fine, inset linear
All Over the World catalog. The auction takes ornaments, plus a black and white band of meander, here in the pattern
place at the auction house’s headquarters in known as the ‘running dog.’ Bids from $16,500 are welcome for the
Grasbrunn, near Munich, Germany. extremely homogeneous half armor.
The diverse lineup of edged weapons on For additional information and to see items for auction, visit
offer in the Autumn Auction resembles a www.hermann-historica.com. All net prices do not include the buyer’s
journey through the craftsmanship of the premium of 25 percent including taxes.
world’s medieval and early modern black-
smiths. The catalog includes lots that will
appeal to all collecting interests and themes,
beginning with early swords, such as an
awe-inspiring, two-hand battle sword with a
heavy single-edged blade, made in Germany
between 1350 and 1400, through to a 19th
century Syrian shamshir that seems almost
dainty by contrast.
The Sword’s blade is so heavy that even
fully armed opponents were without doubt
mortally wounded by the force of its blows.
The extremely rare battle sword is a remark-
able 116.5 cm long and boasts a lightly
engraved quillons, a sturdy tang with a single
perforation, and a rectangular riveted button.
The perforation on the tang suggests that this
sword, which may be acquired for its estimate
of $14,000, is from the Imperial Arsenal of
Istanbul, which housed a large number of early
looted weapons.
Featuring much more elegant lines and of
courtly provenance is a German rapier with a
gold-plated hilt. Forged during the first years
of the 17th century and fitted with a slender, double-edged blade, the excep-
tionally magnificent weapon stands out thanks to
the chequered décor, acanthus ornaments, and
heavy fire gilding on its eye-catching hilt.
Valued at $18,000, this sword is certain to
create excitement with its appealing design.
Opening at $5,000 is an extremely
interesting shamshir from the Ottoman
Empire, which was reconstructed in Syria
during the 19th century by incorporating a
200-year old Persian blade with gold-inlaid
calligraphic cartouches, rounds off the parade
of lots in this section.

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