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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A senior officer's smallsword, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 200 - 300

Sold

€ 1.063

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno delle Due Sicilie
length 96 cm
Straight, double-edged blade of lenticular section at the forte, then ribbed up to the tip, featuring remains of signature and date "Gius. Labruna / Napoli 1818". Brass hilt with remains of gilding. Shell-guard with frieze in relief bearing a battle scene, guard with warriors and architectural elements, cap and pommel with floral motifs. Mother-of-pearl grips with fluted decorations. Earlier leather scabbard (repairs and restoration) with brass mounts.