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Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A sabre with turning hilt, late 18th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 400

Sold

€ 938

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 96 cm.
Curved, single-and short false-edged blade with fuller. Pitting, especially at the tip. The back with remains of marking "...HER". Iron hilt with flat and pierced quillon, the parry side slightly curved and carved with palmette; stirrup guard. Above the guard a second loop-guard, turning, also of iron and complete with the locking mechanism on the quillon. Grip with long cap and faceted ring nut, the second one also with roped frame. Grip with leather covering and copper wire binding. Leather scabbard probably earlier with iron mounts and single lug. Pitting and signs of time. The mechanism of the turning guard is well working.