Bidspirit auction | A GILT ITALIAN ARMORIAL SWORD,

A GILT ITALIAN ARMORIAL SWORD, NOVATI TORINO, 20TH CENTURY - With a bright, highly detailed, gilt bronze hilt, sculpted to appear as the Greek god Neptune, trident in hand, standing atop a fish and leaning against a pillar adorned with sea life. The guard appears as a nude man reclining amidst an overflowing cornucopia. Below the guard is an armorial symbol of a bear in front of a cypress tree. The reverse is stamped 'NOVATI / TORINO'. The blade is long and wavy, with its fuller decorated with foliate patterning. Italy, first half of the 20th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 39 1/4 in., (99.5 cm.) Condition: Very good. General surface wear and age as expected. Minor pitting on blade. Green stain due to local oxidation on handle. Some gilt lost.