Gold damascened sword hilt with its scabbard, 15th century or early 16th century

Gold damascened sword hilt with its scabbard, 15th century or early 16th century

18 August 2025

Description

Gold damascened sideburn sword. It presents the coat of arms and heraldry of the Catholic Monarchs. In the decoration you can see the crest or dragon of Ferdinand the Catholic as well as Gothic symbols. On it you can see wear and tear over time. It has no blade, the length of the handle is approximately 16 cm. This sword was acquired from Rosa Hornedo, widow of the Cuban magnate and diner Alfredo Hornedo and one of the wealthiest men in the Cuban Republic.

Dimensions

16cm

Acquired from
Other

For sale
Yes

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Gold damascened sword hilt with its scabbard, 15th century or early 16th century

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