Lot 6258
A sword for a high-ranking officer, 1st half of the 19th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Blade of hollow triangular section (darkened, traces of rust), the upper part etched on all sides with trophies and tendrils (traces of gilding and bluing). Lavishly relief-decorated gilt knuckle-bow hilt of non-ferrous metal (loose), on the guard plate a wreath below a crown (lily missing). Ebony handle. Slightly damaged in places, signs of use and age. Length circa 94 cm.350853
Condition: III - Questions about the lot?