French or German Hunting Hanger c.1770, broad slightly curved single edge blade cut with a broad single fuller on each side, nicely etched with hounds chasing a boar and stag, 2 piece ebony grips with 3 pairs of plain iron oval rivet heads, plain iron gripstrap, iron mounts including cross-piece and ferule both pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, in its leather scabbard with iron mounts, the locket and hanging band engraved en-suite with the hilt.Good condition, age wear overall, minor damage to crosspiece.Blade53 ½ cms, overall71 cms.