Lot 7310
A sabre for officers of the Saxon Hussars, 1st quarter of the 19th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Curved, double-fullered back blade (darkened, stained; point reground and rounded); etched with the maker's mark “P. Knecht in Solingen” on the spine and “Knecht Solingen” at the ricasso. Brass guard with relief decoration, featuring a lion-head pommel and the crowned Saxon coat of arms on the outer bar; inventory stamp “K:2:13”; grip wrapped in black leather. Leather scabbard (scuffed, refinished); obverse side fitted with brass mounts featuring Neoclassical ornamentation (dents, drag slightly bent) and two movable carrying rings. Shows signs of use and age; some damage. Length 99 cm. A rare, original edged weapon refurbished in a theater workshop.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
