Silver-encrusted sword, England
English silver-encrusted sword, circa 1600. Double-edged blade with a king's head mark struck on both sides and a prominent ricasso cut with two fullers. The inscription "IOHANNES WUNDES SOLIDEO GLORIA" between orb marks stamped on the forte of both sides. Engraved, silver-encrusted iron hilt with slit hollow work quillons, grip, and pommel. Hilt redone and somewhat pitted. Length 86.5 cm. A very similar sword was made by Clemens Horn for Henry, Prince of Wales
Picture No
11063281
Media ID
46089725
Size
1120px x 4911px
(420KB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/Interfoto Agentur/ HERMANN HISTORICA GmbH
Date
ca. 1600
