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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour from Around the World

Thursday 21 March 2024 e Friday 22 March 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A general's beautiful small sword, for urban dress, Early 19th Century

Estimate

€ 400 - 800

Sold

€ 500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 89 cm.
Double-edged blade of hexagonal section decorated with golden engravings on blue background with trophies and floral motifs for over two third of its length. Gilded brass hilt richly decorated in relief with a trophy among oak and bay leaves on shell-guard, the loop-guard with a lion's head at the center, an earlier warrior's bust under the pommel decorated with floral motifs, a General's star on the opposite side. Grooved, mother-of-pearl grip scales, horizontally cracked at the rear. Leather scabbard with brass mounts, gilded and decorated with floral motifs. Rare.

Specialist Notes

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