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

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An officer's sword, Second half of the 18th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 400

Sold

€ 1.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 102 cm.
Long, strong, straight blade of hexagonal section, featuring engraved floral motifs with remains of gilding at the forte. Gilt bronze hilt with heart-shaped rain-guard, parry quillon with earlier repair, grip worked with small segments with fuller. Leather scabbard (restored?) with gilded chape and cap. Probably of Maria Theresa of Austria's reign era.