Null Magistrate's or civil servant's sword. Spur with mother-of-pearl plate (the…

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Magistrate's or civil servant's sword. Spur with mother-of-pearl plate (the obverse plate is missing). Chased and gilded brass mounting, eagle pommel, single-branch guard, beehive body knot, keyboard decorated with the Tables of the Law and scientific instruments. Triangular blade engraved, gilded and one-third blued. White parchment-covered scabbard with two brass fittings. A.B.E. Second Empire period. Expert: Cabinet Jean-Claude DEY

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Magistrate's or civil servant's sword. Spur with mother-of-pearl plate (the obverse plate is missing). Chased and gilded brass mounting, eagle pommel, single-branch guard, beehive body knot, keyboard decorated with the Tables of the Law and scientific instruments. Triangular blade engraved, gilded and one-third blued. White parchment-covered scabbard with two brass fittings. A.B.E. Second Empire period. Expert: Cabinet Jean-Claude DEY

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