Get your two hands on a mighty sword
Top result from the October 26 arms and armour auction at Munich saleroom Hermann Historica (25% buyer’s premium) was a 5ft 6in (1.67m) two-hand sword made by the acclaimed bladesmith Wolfgang Stantler II of Passau, c.1580.
With a reserve of €7500, it sold for €10,000 (£8700).
The Stantler family (other variations are S…