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17th Century Venetian Schiavona Sword by Johanni Zuchini
Guns International #: 101365662 Seller's Inventory #: 31439
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - .22 Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a typical Schiavona pattern sword that measures 39 5/8" overall with a 33 1/2" straight, double-edged blade having short central fullers. These swords were the characteristic sidearms of the Schiavoni Croat tribesmen guarding the Doge of Venice during the period when Venice was an independent republic. The blade has short, tapered fullers that are engraved along their length in Roman capitals on both sides with the maker's name: “IOHANNES" on the reverse, “ZVCHINI" on the obverse. The steel has an overall mottled gray patina with streaks of dark freckling from the tip to the forte. The hilt has the characteristically elaborate basket guard with numerous leaf-shaped branches and a single quillon, swept towards the obverse side. The guard itself is a bit loose while the ridged wooden grip has the remnants of its original leather wrap and is still in good condition. The hilt terminates in the unusual “cat's head" pommel so typical of these attractive, yet useful swords. Johanni (Iohannes) Zuchini was a Venetian swordmaker who operated from 1610 to 1617. This is a very nice Schiavona, from a known maker in the city most closely associated with their use. It is a desirable late Renaissance sword and would make a great addition to any collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Schiavona
Model: Sword