Lot 2879
A French smallsword with chiselled and gilt decoration, ca. 1780
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots
Description
Slender colichemarde blade of triangular section. At the base on the tierce side, a finely etched Sun in a wreath of foliage amid tendril decoration; on the opposite side a swastika band. Lavishly openworked iron guard with lavish gold-inlaid trophy décor. Guard and pommel openworked with finely cut floral and trophy decoration on a gilt ground. Elaborately worked grip with winding of gold-inlaid iron bands and silver wire, with silver Turks' heads. Length 96 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?