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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

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

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An officer's spontoon, 17th/18th Century

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 688

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Europa
height 214,5 cm.
Cusp with straight blade, ribbed at the center, half-engraved with a lion's head emblem surmounting a cartouche with inscription ‘FFYDDLAWNEEUNDU’ (?) on one side. The opposite side without decoration. Short shoulder shaped as a truncated cone with cylindrical rests featuring a cusped head. Ferrule shaped as a truncated cone, with thick rings. Wide straps. On a later wooden shaft (joined at the end of the straps), decorated with a few tassels. A typical insigna of an officer or non-commissioned officer.