Lot 2869
A French small-sword, mid 18th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots
Description
Double-edged thrusting blade of rhombic to lenticular section, widened at the root. Brass guard with traces of bronze paint and iron, underside bronzed guard plate with pierced dot decoration. Grip with later fabric winding, Turk's head in copper on the obverse and a replaced Turk's head in brass on the reverse. Round, longitudinally fluted pommel. Non-matching leather scabbard with traces of the original blackening and silver locket. Chape lost, leather brittle. Length 96 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?