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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An infantry officer's sword, Ferdinando IV epoch, Early 19th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 400

Sold

€ 375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno delle Due Sicilie
length 99 cm
Straight blade of hexagonal section, with some pitting and signs of time, bearing at the forte the clearly visible inscription "VIVA FERDINANDO QUARTO", this followed by the Bourbon fleur-de-lis on one side and "RE DELLE DUE SICILIE" on the other. Bronze hilt with remains of mercury gilding, sword-shell with forked end, smooth quillon and pommel, metal grip worked like the wire binding. Without scabbard.