18th Century German Forestry Deer / Boar Hunting Sidearm With Polished Horn Hi Swords

18th Century German Forestry Deer / Boar Hunting Sidearm With Polished Horn Hilt & Ornately Decorated Clamshell Mounts . Sn 18115:10

This is an original German form Forestry Hunting Dagger / Sidearm. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Deer or Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has an undamaged ribbed polished horn hilt. The steel mounts including cross guard with re-curving cross guard are decorated with cast hunting imagery. The cross guard has hunting dogs head finials, with a Boars’s head on one side of the cross guard and Stag’s head on the reverse. Its clamshell has Deer resting in a field scene surrounded by Oak leaves. Its 25 ¼” single edged blade with fullers has staining consistent with age and is decorated on both sides with light engraved foliate decoration. It measures 32 ¼” overall. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks. As is common the sidearm is without scabbard. The price for this attractive hunting sidearm includes UK delivery. Sn 18115:10

£575