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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A court dignitary's small sword, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 350

Sold

€ 750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Italia
length 95 cm
Straight blade of triangular section with hollow sides, blued at the forte and featuring small engraved decorations with remains of gilding; at the base mark 'P.D.L.'. Fine mercury-gilded bronze hilt. The shell-guard with a beautiful floral decoration in relief on a granular background. Quillon carved with a spider's web at the base. Guard decorated with floral motifs and spider webs. Pommel with floral and architectural elements provided with a button worked as a bud. Mother-of-pearl grip scales. Leather scabbard (probably a later replacement.) Earlier mounts with remains of mercury gilding, the button of the cap decorated en suite with the cap. Elegant and very well preserved considering its age.