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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A senior officer's sabre, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 400 - 600

Sold

€ 1.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 95,5 cm.
Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller, browned to the strong and with engraved small gilt trophies and floral motifs (the finishing was probably refreshed in a later period). Mark "S. H." at the base. Brass hilt with remains of gilding. Elongated hexagonal langets, stirrup guard with grooves along the borders and on the outer side of the loop-guard. Long cap ending in two rhombus-shaped frames and leaves. Grip with leather covering and copper wire binding. Wooden scabbard coated with brass and fretwork leather segment. Two lugs. Small iron drag.