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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An exceptionally rare 1783 model "Marechaussee de Provence" officer's sword, late 18th Century

Estimate

€ 3.100 - 3.500

Sold

€ 3.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Parigi
length 104.5 cm
Straight, single-edged blade, marked "Marechaussee de Provence" on one side and "Vive le Roy" on the other. Base signed "Fournié Fourbisseur du Roi a Paris" and "Fournié Fourbisseur Rue Dauphine a Paris" on the other side. Brass hilt with small shell and three loop-guards. Short cap. Wooden grip with brass wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Provenance: R. Brooker collection, inventory n. S - 578. Provenance: R. Brooker collection, inventory n. S - 578.