Lot 6442
A richly etched hunting hanger, LePage à Paris, circa 1860
Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A102aw | Live auction | 458 Lots
Hammer price € 2,300
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Sturdy single-edged blade fullered on both sides, the double-edged central point with another groove. Lavish, deeply etched ornaments with tendrils, leaves, flowers, a wolf and roebuck head on both sides, the manufacturer's signature "LePage Moutier à Paris" etched on the spine. Finely etched cross hilt made of iron with a greenish-grey horn grip, the quillons with floral etchings on all sides, a wolf's head in the centre. Brown leather-covered scabbard with lavishly etched iron mounts, a suspension hook at the locket and the banner "Lepage Moutier à Paris" on the opposite side. The blade somewhat stained, small cracks in the grip, the locket loose, the leather of the scabbard scuffed (minor indentations, tears). Length 68 cm. Exceptionally richly decorated hunting hanger in beautiful, original condition.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
