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The Antique Arms Collection of a Californian Gentleman

Friday 14 February 2025 • Sarzana

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A diplomat's small sword

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 300

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 96 cm.
Straight blade of triangular section with hollow faces, engraved and gilded on a blue background at the first part and decorated with trophies and floral motifs. Bronze hilt with remains of gilding, pierced shell-guard with crownless eagle on fasces between laurel and oak branches; the rest decorated with floral motifs. Grip with mother-of-pearl grip scales. Remains of scabbard (restorations) with engraved and gilded brass cap. This lot is imported from a non-EU country and incurs additional taxes beyond the auction house commission and the V.A.T. Consequently, the total Buyer’s Premium, inclusive of all taxes, amounts to 35%.