Lot 2945

A hunting sabre, Paris, 18th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 780

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 14 hours left

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Description

Wide, slightly curved single-edged blade with a double-edged head. The spine etched near the base with a somewhat indistinct signature “... fourbißseur au Roy de frances et à la tete noire ... a Paris...”. Upper half of the blade with etched decoration, in part with orientalising pseudo-inscription. Surface pitted. Sturdy, downward-curved crossguard with twisted ends. Slightly tapered hilt with pierced iron ferrule and iron grip strap. Ebony scales with carved chevron motif, three decorative iron rivets on each side. Stepped peen pommel. Length 78 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, 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.