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LOT 0279
Dutch Thumb Ring Sword
MID 16TH CENTURY A.D.
33 in. (826 grams, 84 cm).
The blade composed of a straight, double edge with single fuller and clear running wolf marks; signed 'S AH A GOM' in both fullers with 'shooting star' below and with punched crown mark just below the hilt; twisted wire grip, thumb ring, leaf-shaped guard to hilt, bulbous pommel.
Provenance
Acquired from West Street Antiques, Dorking, Surrey, UK, 2015.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of a previous listing and item ticket.
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LOT 0279
Dutch Thumb Ring Sword
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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