A group of five miniature weapons, 17th/19th century | Gruppe von fünf Miniaturwaffen, 17./19. Jh.

A group of five miniature weapons, 17th/19th century

comprising: an Italian or Spanish, gilt damascened steel cup hilt rapier, possibly Milan or Toledo, 15.5cm long;

an Italian or Spanish parcel gilt blued steel rapier with pierced cup hilt, the blade stamped, 15cm long;

a polished steel battleaxe, 9.7cm long;

a steel flail, the shaft 7.5cm long;

and a rare Italian chip carved carved softwood crossbow (Schnepper), circa 1760, with iron bow and mounts, and bone finial, 21.5cm long

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Gruppe von fünf Miniaturwaffen, 17./19. Jh.