An English hunting hanger
Item:
412
Region:
Britain
Type:
Swords
Description:
An English hunting hanger, late 17th Century. The blade slightly curved, the brass stirrup hilt cast with stylised figures and faces with moustaches, the tall pommel surmounted by the head of a putto. The grip formed from a natural stag horn.
See H.L. Blackmore “Hunting Weapons” London 1971.
Metrics:
Blade length 17¾” (45.5cms)
Overall length 23” (58.5cms)
Price:
£795