^Lot 176 18AT-3 EXECUTIONERS SWORDEuropean 17th century or earlier sword of state (Executioner) measuring 41

18AT-3 EXECUTIONERS SWORDEuropean 17th century or earlier sword of state (Executioner) measuring 41” overall with a 32 ¾” blade and 2” wide at the widest pointwith rounded tip. The blade is maker’s mark JK. The blade is engraved with “V.M.MALVM, VI, REPELLERE,LICET” and “DIRUM,SCELVS, NON, MANET, INVLIAM” with sun, gallows, torture wheel and scrolls. Leather over grooved wood grip and faceted pommel. Lightly cleaned and good condition withalmost fine blade. Est.: $2500-$5000European 17th century or earlier sword of state (Executioner) measuring 41” overall with a 32 ¾” blade and 2” wide at the widest pointwith rounded tip. The blade is maker’s mark JK. The blade is engraved with “V.M.MALVM, VI, REPELLERE,LICET” and “DIRUM,SCELVS, NON, MANET, INVLIAM” with sun, gallows, torture wheel and scrolls. Leather over grooved wood grip and faceted pommel. Lightly cleaned and good condition withalmost fine blade. Est.: $2500-$5000