Lot 6282
Three military swords, France, first half of the 19th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
First rapier with blade of triangular section. Knuckle-bow guard and on the bottom a relief-decorated, curved guard plate of brass. Hilt likewise of brass. Length 83.5 cm. Second rapier with blade of triangular section. Fine relief-decorated guard and guard plate of brass with remains of the original gilding. Grip of nacre (one side loose, accompanying). Length 97 cm. Third rapier with straight, single-edged back blade with fullers on both sides. At the base traces of gilt etchings. Relief-decorated guard plate on the bottom, knuckle-bow broken. Hilt of black wood, pommel and guard plate of brass with remains of the original gilding. Length 99 cm. Blades rusty; the condition of the rapiers can be considerably improved by restoration.347087
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