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THB17th Century Clam Shell Northern Form Tessak
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
39" spear point blade evolving from single-edged at the hilt to double-edged about 17" from the tip. Blade with rudimentary fuller about 19" long and stamped oval decorative motifs contained within a borderline, just below the spine. Blade with expected flaws and irregularities. 45" in overall length with 6" iron basket hilt guard with clam shell motif and two large S-shaped quillons, measuring about 10" overall, terminating in acorn finials. Large, flat mushroom pommel cap with small button finial, wood grip with remnants of leather wrap.
Good overall. Medium steel gray patina with scattered patches of darker age discoloration and oxidation. Scattered areas of light to moderate pitting present. Hilt and blade juncture solid with only minimal movement of guard. Hilt with similar patina to blade. Grip with traces of leather wrap.Condition
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