A French pillow sword, circa 1730 Double-edged single-edged blade with broad fullers at the point, containing two grooves, etched in the lower third. "Half" hilt with a guard ring on the obverse side with chiselled balusters and a finely pierced guard plate (small defects), the knucklebow cut en suite and a lightly engraved iron grip. Oval pommel with a small riveted pommel. Surfaces lightly spotted in places. Length 85.5 cm. Condition: II -

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