Auction Catalogue

19 May 2021

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 795

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19 May 2021

Hammer Price:
£650

A German Forestry or Hunting Hanger.
A most beautiful example of a forestry hanger, 33cm blade, 54cm overall. The blade is maker stamped ‘E.F. & F Horster, Solingen. Good deep etching to both sides of the blade, virtually the full length with the tip area being plain, showing hunting and forestry scenes including the flat back edge of the blade being spiral etched. The fittings to the dagger, which include the upper pommel cap, lower grip ring, cross guard, clamshell and both scabbard mounts are very finely chased in chiselled decoration, even including the frog stud, which is adorned by a central bird. The grip of stag totally undamaged, the scabbard leather good with slight creases to the centre,
very good condition £600-£800

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.