Antique German Presentation Fencing Sword to Teacher Christmas 1888 From Students Deutsche Fechtschule RARE Start Price USD 595.00 Current Price USD 595.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Location woodland See more about 'Antique German Presentation Fencing Sword to Teacher ' Description Antique German Presentation Fencing Sword to Teacher Christmas 1888 From Students Deutsche Fechtschule RARE U.S. THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO CHINA, ITALY, JAPAN, POLAND, OR TURKEY DUE TO THEIR CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. We are very proud to offer this museum grade 19th century German Christmas Presentation Fencing Sword here on the ebay auction block.We have handled and viewed many antique fencing Rapiers our 25 years of antique dealing, But this is hands down the finest example we have ever seen. The Balance is perfect. When held in your hand, Arm extended, It feels like it is a part of your own arm. The formed shark shin grip Seems to pit the human hand like a glove. This Remarkable Sword Shows the highest German Craftsmanship of old. This Artifact belonged to a Teacher of the Deutsche Fechtschule. A gift from his students. Long thin Blade remains in good condition with some scattered rust areas. monogrammed on both sides of the blade with the right side Saying In German script " The German Fencing School 88/89 Carl Schramm Christmas 1888. "The left side bearing the last name of ten students.Shark Skin handle most excellent and tight. No scabbard, this example most likely never had one, as most fencing swords don't. Length of the blade is 34". Total length is 40.5"Excellent condition without any major flaws. An outstanding find for the fencing collector. One of a kind artifact here. 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