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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour from Around the World

Thursday 21 March 2024 e Friday 22 March 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A navy officer's sabre, Second half of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 200 - 300

Sold

€ 1.188

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Austria
length 84 cm.
Curved, single-and short false-edged blade with thickened back, engraved on the right side with Austrian imperial double eagle surmounted by a crown and within a cartouche, the left side with the same cartouche but featuring a crowned anchor; remains of markings 'ALCIS... / WAFFENERZE...GER / WIEN' and 'WEYERSBERG & STA...M / SOLINGEN' at the base. Brass hilt with remains of gilding. Large and pierced guard worked in relief with anchor supported by two mermaids. Austrian imperial eagle around the blade. Short, dolphin-shaped parry quillon. Long cap with Triton's head, trident and laurel branches. Grip with fish-skin covering and metal wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts featuring a fixed lug and a loop. Relieved anchor on the cap, chape with fine floral decoration.

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