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France, 1st Empire (1804-1814). Engineer staff officer's sword, without scabbard. Gilt cast brass mounting (remains), pommel in the form of a crook receiving the jointing arch finished with an acanthus leaf, the base decorated with winged florets. The jointing arch is decorated with a central medallion featuring a leonine mask, and the spindle is squared ebony. Symmetrical keyboard with sandblasted background, the central motif consisting of a cuirass between oak and laurel branches, resting on an empanached helmet, a flag, a shield, a cannon and cannonballs. Scarlet wool tie. Straight, three-edged blade with small, stained gray patina and traces of oxidation, engraved with trophy arms and floral motifs in thirds, with remnants of bluing and gold. It comes with the scabbard in cut and gilded cast brass, chased with scrolls, the palmette knob. 99 cm (Blade 87 cm). (Wear and patina of age. Fairly good condition).

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France, 1st Empire (1804-1814). Engineer staff officer's sword, without scabbard. Gilt cast brass mounting (remains), pommel in the form of a crook receiving the jointing arch finished with an acanthus leaf, the base decorated with winged florets. The jointing arch is decorated with a central medallion featuring a leonine mask, and the spindle is squared ebony. Symmetrical keyboard with sandblasted background, the central motif consisting of a cuirass between oak and laurel branches, resting on an empanached helmet, a flag, a shield, a cannon and cannonballs. Scarlet wool tie. Straight, three-edged blade with small, stained gray patina and traces of oxidation, engraved with trophy arms and floral motifs in thirds, with remnants of bluing and gold. It comes with the scabbard in cut and gilded cast brass, chased with scrolls, the palmette knob. 99 cm (Blade 87 cm). (Wear and patina of age. Fairly good condition).

Estimate 60 - 80 EUR

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For sale on Saturday 06 Jul : 14:00 (CEST)
joue-les-tours, France
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