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Katzbalger, German, about 1510 (Quite possibly historismus?) Iron hilt with extended flared pommel with fluted convex upper edge. Geometric lines decorating the grip area. Quillons are roped and s-shaped with a pair of two-part hollow bronze spheres Blade is Northern Italian with two narrow fullers extending to the tip. Blade may be shortened from a longsword. Parts are 19th century restoration. Overall length: 86 cm (33.86") Copyright © The Fischer Auction Company
Hand-and-a-half hunting sword, 1490-1500. Tyrol (Austria). Workshop of Hans Sumersperger of Hall. Steel; brass; dark and light horn. 2 lb. 7 oz. HAM # 2007.01 The elaborate & distinctive decoration of the hilt identifies the origen of this piece as the workshop of Hans Sumersperger of Hall. It was quite possibly made by Sumersperger himself. His clients included the imperial Austrian royal family; the sword is one of the few surviving examples of his work.
