Lot 6377
A lion-head saber for infantry officers, circa 1798
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Slightly curved single-edged blade (stained; tip pitted and nicked) featuring fullers on both sides and a double-edged point aligned with the back; the upper quarter is etched on both sides with scrollwork and trophy motifs (traces of gilding). Smooth non-ferrous metal hilt with a lion-head pommel cap; grip wrapped in black leather with fine wire binding. Housed in a black leather scabbard (surface crazing, rubbed, refinished in black, creased in places) with brass fittings (dented) and two movable carrying rings. Minor localized damage; shows signs of use and age. Length 94 cm. Cf. Artlieb, Mit scharfer Klinge, vol. 2, p. 541.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
