Lot 6492
Two cavalry sabres, European, circa 1800
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, slightly curved single-edged blade (unmarked, stained, pitted in places, minor cracks), brass knuckle-bow hilt (loose, remnants of gilding, inventory stamp), leather-covered grip (minor flaws), double copper wire winding, lion's head mask at the pommel, plain brass scabbard (locket screws missing, dents, remnants of gilding) with iron chape, replaced portepee (incomplete). Together with a sabre with a centrally broken, old-repaired single-edged blade (darkened, stained, impact marks), decorative etchings at the base (tendrils, trophies), iron knuckle-bow hilt (pitted) with leather-covered grip and copper wire winding (incomplete), iron scabbard (darkened, rust-pitted), without locket. Partly incomplete, damaged, signs of age. Length 91.5 and 101.5 cm.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
