ANTIQUE HIGH CARBON SHARKSKIN GRIP SHORT SWORD+HUNTING SCENE CHAPPE 17-18th-c For Sale

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ANTIQUE HIGH CARBON SHARKSKIN GRIP SHORT SWORD+HUNTING SCENE CHAPPE 17-18th-c:
$498.95

This recent Estate find is an ANTIQUE SHORT SWORD believed to possibly be American or Turkish/German - Not Positive? around the 17th - 18th centuries according to previous estate owner, but not sure. Sword features a Shark Skin Grip/Handle and aged Ornate etchings. Sword details are below:

Shark Skin Grip (handle)
High Carbon Steel
Brass Pommel/Chappe/Guard/Other pieces
Hunting Scene on Chappe and other Brass Pieces
Hammer Tap on End of Pommel
Blade has etched designs on blade (but hard to see with age and wear)
Blade length - appx. 53.5mm (appx. 21-1/8")
Hilt length appx. - 12mm (4-3/4")
Sword Blade Tip is a double blade - appx. last 3" (7.5mm)
Arrow Design on Blade Edge near Hilt
Appears to be Etching Design behind the Chappe (could be maker mark?, hard to see and we did not remove chappe - sword is in condition it was found)

Beautiful, old piece for a collection. High Carbon steel has some pitting and slight curve which are expected for use and age/wear. Shark Skin grip shows wear with wood visible underneath in some spots and guard is a little loose. Etchings and Design on blade are hard to see and show expected wear from use and age. Please see condition description and all picturesand tosee More Vintage/Antique Collectibles from this Estate other Estates and several Picks just Click on my Store link and Thank you for Looking... NOTE: International orders are subject to customs/tariffs upon entry to their Country and not included in purchase or shipping price.