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A VENETIAN SCHIAVONA C.1650-1680
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Item Number: 08-930
With an iron basket hilt and bronze pommel with high relief contorted face motif. The typology of the Schiavona is best set forth by Oakeshott who identifies this form as Type 2. Historically, the schiavona is the sword of Hungarian mercenaries, displaced from their homeland by Ottoman Turks. They served most notably as the guards of the Doges of Venice in flamboyant Turkish costume rivaling the winged hussars of Poland for flair and ferocity. This example is among the largest for its type, an attribute which undoubtedly correlated to the stature of its original owner.
Blade length: 36 7/8
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This is a fine example of the swept-hilt rapier as it evolved into larger form suitable for fighting on horseback.
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This elegant sword was made for civilian use in accordance with the evolving fencing styles of the day which originated in Italy.
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This sword’s blade derives directly from the cinquenda popular in the 15th century.
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This rapier was produced for personal protection and is intended for use on foot. The hilt is of a rare form (Norman #31). An example in the Wallace Collection, A627, identified as North Italian C.1600, is mounted with a hilt of identical form.
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