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Miniature
Deluxe Hunting Hirschfanger. No maker. Although
unmarked, the fittings on this example recently
obtained in Germany match exactly Alcoso marked
miniature deluxe Hirschfangers. Silver-plated hilt
fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the
deluxe oak leaf embellished pommel and crossguard,
and clamshell with stag and doe motif. Off-white,
toned staghorn grip shows light surface wear with
no cracks or chips. Plain plated blade measuring
5 ½" in length grades excellent+, showing
light surface wear/runner marks with a few specks
of crazing approximately 1" from the tip of
blade. Blade is complete with original green felt
blade buffer pad with reverse ricasso stamped, "Solingen".
Green leatherette scabbard shows overall light surface
wear with one rip across the reverse approximately
5/8" above the upper edge of the lower scabbard
fitting. Silver-plated scabbard fittings show light
surface wear/age patina with no dents, depressions,
or damage. Obverse lower fitting features a detailed
hunting scene of a stag in forest setting, and upper
fitting was manufactured without a suspension lug.
Nice Alcoso pattern deluxe Hunting Hirschfanger
w/damage to scabbard; priced accordingly. Exc. (21549)
$1,495.



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