1480-1490 Italian Noblemans Sword with Medici Family Crest

Rare 1490 Venetian Sword

Private Collection!

One of the rarest types of Italian swords. referred to as a “Stocco” these types of swords were used by Elite members of Society.

This rarely seen sword very rarely can be seen outside of museum collections, this sword has been well preserved over the years.

This Stocco was crafted by the finest Venetian smiths / artisans and is of the highest quality.

The grip is made of wood with leather binding, and the guard is a set of curved quillons with bronze / brass inserts. The pommel is a large round piece made of two separate iron pieces expertly attached using copper and has a central rosette again gilded.

The double edge blade is its most distinct feature, which is finely crafted with a very wide blade and having a portion of the lower end cut out to allow your index finger to be placed there and help with control. The overall weight of the piece is quiet incredible and the sword can be wielded precisely and it is very robust and maneuverable. The blade is also marked with a Venetian armourers stamp which comes from the end of the 15th century, kindly see references below. The blades unique feature is the central ridge with is raises and pronounced which allows for a thin but superbly strong blade.

A work or Art, truly a rarely Medieval sword of Museum quality!