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A rare 1833 model "Albertina" sword for a Medical Corps officer, Third quarter of the 19th Century
Estimate
€ 150 - 250
Sold
€ 400
The price includes buyer's premium
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Information
Regno d'Italia
length 94,5 cm
Straight, single-and-false-edged blade with fuller. Brass mounts, quillon of typical shape with fore-valve featuring the Savoy emblem, crowned and in relief, made of white metal. Parry ring shaped as a snake. Guard with typical holding ring. Metal-foiled grip. Iron scabbard with remains of black dye (some damage and missing part) and brass mounts with two lugs. Brass parts with traces of silver plating. Gilded sword knot with minor damage and missing parts, signs of use and time. See Calamandrei 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana', ed. Olimpia 1999, p. 48-49.
length 94,5 cm
Straight, single-and-false-edged blade with fuller. Brass mounts, quillon of typical shape with fore-valve featuring the Savoy emblem, crowned and in relief, made of white metal. Parry ring shaped as a snake. Guard with typical holding ring. Metal-foiled grip. Iron scabbard with remains of black dye (some damage and missing part) and brass mounts with two lugs. Brass parts with traces of silver plating. Gilded sword knot with minor damage and missing parts, signs of use and time. See Calamandrei 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana', ed. Olimpia 1999, p. 48-49.