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

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A navy sword for high officers, about 1810

Estimate

€ 1.000 - 1.300

Sold

€ 1.625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno di Napoli
length 87.5 cm.
Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, on the right side, within a slightly pronounced fuller, the motto "VIVA FERNANDO IV POR LA GOD", while on the left side "REY DE LAS DOS SICLIAS"; both inscriptions within a frame and between remains of engravings. Fine gilt bronze hilt, quillon with quillon decorated in the central part with five balls (breakage) and connected to the grip by a decoration carved with an anchor, stirrup guard also decorated with five balls. Pommel worked as a cushion and provided with a button. Walrus grip with small longitudinal grooves, this one adorned with four staves worked en suite with the guard, the face on the right side also decorated with an engraved disc depicting an anchor. Leather scabbard with brass mounts (missing chape), one lug.