Lot 2847

A fine French small-sword with chiselled portrait busts of the kings of France, circa 1730

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots

Starting Price € 5,000

Countdown for bids : 10 days and 7 hours left

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Description

Slender thrusting blade of triangular section. Iron guard with outstanding chiselled and finely polished decor on a chiselled, gold-inlaid ground. On the outside of the guard plate, antique-style portraits of Ludwig XIV and his first wife Maria Theresia of Spain amidst trophy bundles. On the inside, portraits of his parents Ludwig XIII and Anna of Austria. Further portrait heads of earlier rulers of France on the guard and pommel. Grip with original silver wire winding and Turk's heads. Length 96 cm.
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Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.