Export Hunting Hirschfänger w/Skinning Knife.J.A. Hencklels, Zwilligswerk, etched twins above Germany TM. This export pattern example shows minor wear/age to the gilded hilt fittings which feature a dome-style pommel nut, fluted pommel cap, plain ferrule, straight crossguard with stag hoof quillons and fluted clamshell. The reddish brown, stag horn grip without grip acorns is perfect with no chips or cracks. Plated, double-etched blade measuring 16" in length grades Near MINT showing minor runner marks, but no lifting, graying or nicks to cutting edges. The obverse blade features a 7 ½" long etched panel consisting of an oak leaf sprig and stag flanking a motif of hunting equipment and game while the reverse blade features a 7 ½" long etched panel with an oak leaf sprig and fox flanking a motif of hunting equipment and game. The blade spine features an oak leaf motif running the length of the blade etched panels and is complete with green felt buffer pad. The black leather scabbard shows only minor wear/age with no rips, tears or damage to the reverse stitching. Brass upper and lower fittings show light age patina with no depressions or surface damage. The upper fitting is fitted with a skinning knife with a stag horn grip and 4 ¼" long double-etched blade features a motif of oak leaves, stag head and hunting equipment. Nice Henckels example produced for the export trade.
EX++/Near MINT (25596) $950. SOLD