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Military Arms and Memorabilia

Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An officer's sabre, circa 1800

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 1.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Europa orientale
length 88.5 cm
Wide, curved, single-and-false-edged blade, the first part with double groove, the one near the back triples later, the base engraved and gilded on a blue background with sun, moon, trophies, crossed sabres and star. Brass hilt with oriental-style quillon and sheath-guard wings, quillons curved towards the blade and with a curl at the edges. Pommel shaped as a lion's head with long cap and chain. Wooden grip covered with fish skin (small missing parts) and metal wire binding. Iron scabbard with brass mounts with remains of gilding, embossed with trophies, crescents and floral motifs. Two suspension rings.