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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An interesting navy officer's sabre, circa 1900

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 84.5 cm
Slightly curved, single-and-false-edged blade, with fuller at the center and groove near the back, the first side engraved with an inscription "LA PROMO DE CRONSTADT EN MEMORIE D'ANDRE GAUSSOT", and, on the other side, engraved with an anchor and floral motifs. The back marked "Coulaux & Cie Klingenthal France". Richly engraved and pierced brass hilt, the valve with an anchor between foliage. Ebony grip with coils, without wire binding. Complete with leather scabbard with brass mounts, the cap with anchor. Hook and two suspension rings. The chape with a shell en suite, with the decoration along the back of the grip. Rare.