Lot 466
An official's sword from the time of the Prince Regent, 1886 - 1912
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A104m | Live auction | 875 Lots
Description
Blade of flattened diamond section (minimal spotting), the lower half finely etched on both sides, with excellently preserved gold-plating and bluing, decorated with scrolling foliage, trophy bundles and a scroll reading "Treue", Solingen knight's helmet mark on the ricasso (made by Kirschbaum). Brass knuckle-bow hilt, finely cast in relief and retaining its original gold plating, decorated with lion heads, acanthus leaves and palmettes, a lion couchant on the down-turned shell, intact mother-of-pearl grip panels, applied crown without cypher on the obverse. Blackened leather scabbard (slightly rubbed) with gilt brass mounts. Signs of wear and age. Length 98 cm. An exceptionally well preserved small-sword.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
