Lot 2836
A French small-sword witch a Spanish blade, circa 1710
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Thrusting blade of diamond section with a strongly fullered forte. The fullers with fine openwork and an indistinct signature. Blade somewhat pitted. Brass vessel with knuckle bow, finger ring and two-part shell-guard, the guard with traces of the original gilding, the shell-guard with a crack. Copper wire-wound grip bordered by two later Turk's heads. Round, band-articulated pommel with offset riveted button. Length 94.5 cm.350088
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