224 - AN ITALIAN COURT OR DIPLOMATIC DRESS SWORD, CA. 1860

AN ITALIAN COURT OR DIPLOMATIC DRESS SWORD, CA. 1860 A dress or court sword, Italy, circa 1860–1880. Possibly diplomatic corps, civil official, or royal court with the neoclassical with Savoy heraldry. The blade is straight, narrow, and double-edged with fullers. It is decorated with etching. The hilt is gilded brass with high-relief decoration. The crossguard features the arms of the House of Savoy: a cross within a shield under a royal crown, flanked by laurel branches used widely in the Kingdom of Italy. The pommel shaped as a classical helmeted female bust (Minerva/Athena type), common in ceremonial European swords of the period. The grip is constructed of two mother-of-pearl scales. The blade is straight, narrow, and double-edged with fullers. Scabbard is black leather with gilded brass fittings. Dimensions: L: 36 in., (91.4 cm.) Condition: Etching to blade well preserved. Grip scales intact and tight. Leather scabbard with some damage and separation, particularly towards bottom. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.