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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A fine navy officer's sword, late 18th Century

Estimate

€ 1.200 - 1.600

Sold

€ 1.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Napoli
length 93 cm
Straight, double-edged blade of lozenge section (small areas with rust damage), the first part of lenticular section, engraved with floral motifs and the inscription "Ne Me tira pad sans Raizon", and "Ne Me Renette pad sans honneur" on the other side. Gilt-bronze hilt with heart-shaped sword-shell, center of crossguard with anchor, guard and quillons decorated with floral motifs and pommel shaped as a plumed helmet. Wooden hilt with metal wire binding. Wooden scabbard covered with rust-coloured velvet (completely lined) with engraved and gilt brass mounts.