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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A small sword for a member of the Council of State, Second quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 400 - 600

Sold

€ 775

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Ducato di Modena e Reggio
length 90,4 cm
Straight blade of triangular section with hollow sides, browned at the forte and engraved with small floral motifs and trophies with remains of gilding. At the base 'S.H.' on the left side monogram 'AC'. Area with pitting and slightly aged at the base of the blade. Silver hilt with mark. Elegant shell-guard pierced and worked in relief and featuring a crowned eagle between laurel and oak branches; two lion's heads at each end. Guard with knot. Pommel shaped as a lion's head, checkered ebony grip scales. Earlier leather scabbard (strong signs of time, but apparently one repair only) with silver mounts. Very rare and elegant. According to the regulations of 1824. See a very similar model (made of steel) in 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana' by Calamandrei, pp. 404 - 405, with photo.