Estimate
€ 300 - 500
Sold
€ 450
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Papal States
length 99.5 cm.
Straight, single-and-false-edged blade, first flat then with double groove, the flat part finely engraved with trophies, floral motifs and the motto "VIVA PIO IX". Gilt bronze hilt, semi-elliptical rain guard with line on the border, guard carved with floral motifs, long cap shaped as a lion's head. Horn grip (small missing parts) with metal wire binding. Iron scabbard with two lugs, gilded bronze mounts.
length 99.5 cm.
Straight, single-and-false-edged blade, first flat then with double groove, the flat part finely engraved with trophies, floral motifs and the motto "VIVA PIO IX". Gilt bronze hilt, semi-elliptical rain guard with line on the border, guard carved with floral motifs, long cap shaped as a lion's head. Horn grip (small missing parts) with metal wire binding. Iron scabbard with two lugs, gilded bronze mounts.