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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An 1847 model sword for a general of the Civic Guard, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 300 - 500

Sold

€ 3.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Stato Pontificio
length 99 cm
Straight, tipped, single-and-short false-edged blade, with double fuller, featuring the motto "VIVA PIO IX" between trophies on the right side and engraved with trophies and floral motifs on the left side. Gilded brass mounts with a large sword-shell worked in relief with architectural motifs (no cracks), the main loop-guard decorated in relief and provided with other three loop-guards ending in a curl. The guard with the typical forked end and pommel shaped as a lion's head. Brown horn grip (small lacking part) with wire binding and brass wire. Iron scabbard with brass mounts, two lugs. Gilded threads sword knot.