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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

477

A small sword for a Peer of France, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 1.300 - 1.600

Sold

€ 1.625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 96.2 cm.
Straight, triangular blade, engraved and gilded on a blue background with trophies and floral motifs at the first part, signed "S&K" at the forte; beautiful gilded bronze hilt worked in bas-relief, shell-guard with shield depicting three fleurs-de-lis surmounted by a crown and set between cornucopias and floral decorations; the center of crossguard with monogram "L" within laurel wreath, guard, center of crossguard, quillon, and grip frame decorated with floral motifs, the loop-guard with a fleur-de-lis at the center; angled pommel shaped as a lion's head, mother-of-pearl grips; leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, engraved en suite. Rare.

Specialist Notes

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