Lot 6466
A Hungarian/Polish magnate‘s sabre, 19th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Elegantly curved, sharp single-edged blade (pitted), narrow fuller on each side, double-edged point with yelmen, serrated crescent-shaped marks stamped at the ricasso on both sides. Lavishly decorated crossguard, entirely in silver-plated nickel silver with a curved, octagonal hilt. Black leather-covered scabbard with a wooden core (scuffed, minor dents and leather repair), lavishly decorated fittings in silver-plated nickel silver, four decorative bosses on the obverse, two suspension rings. Signs of use and age. Length 101 cm. An exceptionally impressive and well-preserved saber.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
