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

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A spectacular hussar's sabre of considerable size, 1740 - 50

Estimate

€ 8.000 - 10.000

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Information

length 100 cm.
Massive, wide, single-and false-edged blade with light fuller, the tip with two spikes, the base engraved with trophies, sun, stars, moon, pandur's head and cabalistic symbols; the back engraved with curls. Monumental, gilded-bronze hilt, the quillon provided with langets and two valves finely decorated with trophies in bas-relief on a granulated background; wide loop-guard decorated with palmettes; pommel decorated en suite with the loop-guard, long back of the cap decorated with trophies. Wooden grip with leather covering featuring brass wire binding, three convex, brass rivets on each side. Leather-covered wooden scabbard (missing parts) with three gilded-brass mounts majestically engraved with trophies, rocaille and grooves. Two large suspension rings, iron drag. An exceptionally rare and beautiful weapon, of this quality and in these dimensions, is extremely uncommon.

Condition report

To request a Condition Report, please contact info@czernys.com The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers. We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.