Lot 2850
A French smallsword with chiseled decoration, ca. 1730
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Slender, fullered thrusting blade of triangular section. Etched and gilded decor on a blued ground along the entire length. Symmetrical guard plate with finely chiselled hunting scenes on a gilt ground on both sides. Crossguard and knuckle bow decorated en suite with iron chiselling. Grip with fine iron wire wrap and one preserved Turk's head. The pommel with depiction of hounds in iron chiselling, probably not originally associated. Riveted finial replaced in tin, blade slightly loose. Length 98 cm.355163
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