Rare Italian Nobleman's Falchion Sword w/ Pierced Fullers & Scabbard -Mid 16th C
This rare Italian nobleman’s Falchion Sword, dating back to the mid-16th century, is an exceptional artifact of Renaissance martial craftsmanship. The falchion features a broad blade with beautifully pierced fullers, a design emphasizing both its utility and elegance. Its iron mounts highlight sturdy construction, ensuring durability in combat, while the inclusion of the original wooden scabbard is a rare and an extraordinary find, making this piece extremely collectible.
Once a favored weapon among European nobility, the falchion seamlessly combines powerful cutting capability with intricate artistic detail, showcasing the blend of functionality and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Renaissance Italy. This remarkable sword offers a window into a time when weapons symbolized both martial prowess and societal status, reflecting the tumultuous yet culturally rich era of Italian history.
Key Features
- Nobleman Heritage: A weapon of status, used by Italian noblemen during the Renaissance period
- Broad blade with rare and incredibly intact Pierced Fullers
- Original Wooden Scabbard, extremely rare for the Falchions age
- Durable Iron Mounts
Condition: This sword remains in good overall condition for its age. Both the pierced fullers and sword edges are in great shape. The blade retains much of its original integrity, and the scabbard, though worn, is still fully functional, a rare feat for an artifact of this period.
Dimensions
- Total Length (with scabbard): 34 1/4 inches
- Blade Length: 28 7/8 inches
Location: Collectors Crossroads - CC# WGR0104
This rare Italian nobleman’s Falchion Sword, dating back to the mid-16th century, is an exceptional artifact of Renaissance martial craftsmanship. The falchion features a broad blade with beautifully pierced fullers, a design emphasizing both its utility and elegance. Its iron mounts highlight sturdy construction, ensuring durability in combat, while the inclusion of the original wooden scabbard is a rare and an extraordinary find, making this piece extremely collectible.
Once a favored weapon among European nobility, the falchion seamlessly combines powerful cutting capability with intricate artistic detail, showcasing the blend of functionality and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Renaissance Italy. This remarkable sword offers a window into a time when weapons symbolized both martial prowess and societal status, reflecting the tumultuous yet culturally rich era of Italian history.
Key Features
- Nobleman Heritage: A weapon of status, used by Italian noblemen during the Renaissance period
- Broad blade with rare and incredibly intact Pierced Fullers
- Original Wooden Scabbard, extremely rare for the Falchions age
- Durable Iron Mounts
Condition: This sword remains in good overall condition for its age. Both the pierced fullers and sword edges are in great shape. The blade retains much of its original integrity, and the scabbard, though worn, is still fully functional, a rare feat for an artifact of this period.
Dimensions
- Total Length (with scabbard): 34 1/4 inches
- Blade Length: 28 7/8 inches
Location: Collectors Crossroads - CC# WGR0104
Original: $4,000.00
-65%$4,000.00
$1,400.00Description
This rare Italian nobleman’s Falchion Sword, dating back to the mid-16th century, is an exceptional artifact of Renaissance martial craftsmanship. The falchion features a broad blade with beautifully pierced fullers, a design emphasizing both its utility and elegance. Its iron mounts highlight sturdy construction, ensuring durability in combat, while the inclusion of the original wooden scabbard is a rare and an extraordinary find, making this piece extremely collectible.
Once a favored weapon among European nobility, the falchion seamlessly combines powerful cutting capability with intricate artistic detail, showcasing the blend of functionality and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Renaissance Italy. This remarkable sword offers a window into a time when weapons symbolized both martial prowess and societal status, reflecting the tumultuous yet culturally rich era of Italian history.
Key Features
- Nobleman Heritage: A weapon of status, used by Italian noblemen during the Renaissance period
- Broad blade with rare and incredibly intact Pierced Fullers
- Original Wooden Scabbard, extremely rare for the Falchions age
- Durable Iron Mounts
Condition: This sword remains in good overall condition for its age. Both the pierced fullers and sword edges are in great shape. The blade retains much of its original integrity, and the scabbard, though worn, is still fully functional, a rare feat for an artifact of this period.
Dimensions
- Total Length (with scabbard): 34 1/4 inches
- Blade Length: 28 7/8 inches
Location: Collectors Crossroads - CC# WGR0104
