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Bear Hunter / Hunting Sword with Silver Fittings 1853
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Bear Hunter / Hunting Sword with Silver Fittings 1853
A Gift of Honor – Aristocratic Bear Hunter / Hunting Sword with Silver Fittings
Germany, circa 1853
An exceptional aristocratic hunting bear hunter / hunting sword (commonly called a hunting sword) from the mid-19th century. A prestigious gift and honorary piece, presented in 1853, crafted in a high-quality civilian style for the upper echelons of the hunting community.
Description
An outstanding example with silver mountings and its original leather-covered scabbard with richly decorated silver fittings.
The engraved silver fittings bear the inscription:
"In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary, 1853"
The silver guard and scabbard feature a three-dimensional bear hunt motif:
A bear is cornered by several hounds – a classic symbol of big game hunting and an expression of particular hunting dignity and prestige.
Such pieces were typically intended:
for the nobility, for high-ranking forestry and hunting officials
as prestigious ceremonial or gift weapons.
Features & Details:
Grip made of natural horn, typical of high-quality hunting weapons
Silver plating with a reclining stag motif
Inset silver/nickel silver rosettes
Pommel with hunting ornamentation
Crossguard in a bar shape, ends capped with crowns
All silver fittings marked "F.O." and maker's mark stamped
Scabbard
Original leather-covered scabbard
Silver fittings with fine engraving
Throat mouth plate also with hunting relief
Additional silver fitting at the scabbard tip with emblem consisting of:
two rifles
a saber
and the matching hunting bag
The engraved silver fitting is removable, but still relatively firmly attached
Scabbard and weapon originally matched
Blade
Blade stained due to age and uncleaned condition
Blade blued in the front third
Very fine etched decoration on both sides, clearly visible
Pocket holder present (knife missing)
Dimensions
Overall length: approx. 63 cm
Blade length: approx. 46.5 cm
Condition & Assessment
Overall, an extremely finely crafted ceremonial piece with consistent original components.
A prestigious civilian hunting weapon with rare symbolism, complete with original scabbard – ideal for discerning collectors of hunting antiques.
