19th C. Spanish Matador's Sword, Estoque de Torero

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Western Europe, Spain, ca. 1800–1899 CE. A matador's sword, or estoque de torero, forged for the culminating act of the corrida, the estocada. The slender iron blade, nearly a meter overall, tapers to a thrusting point and carries a maker's mark resembling a Ceres emblem alongside the etched initials "F.M.," likely a swordsmith's cipher. The cruciform guard curves gently, with quillon terminals capped in rounded knobs, and the grip is bound in wrapped cloth. The pommel is oxidized iron, and may originally have been fitted with a leather sheath. Size: 35" L x 8.3" W (88.9 cm L x 21.1 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #203315

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