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365 - 18th Cent. French Model 1767 Infantry Officer’s Sword 18th-century, European rtist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Marking(s); notes: None Materials: brass, steel, wire Cataloger Note: European smallsword or court sword featuring a cast brass hilt with symmetrical double-shell guard, scrolling decoration, pas d’âne finger loops, and slender knuckle bow terminating at a vertically fluted urn-form pommel. The tapered grip is wrapped in dark twisted metal wire with metal ferrules. Fitted with a long, narrow thrusting blade showing remnants of etched floral or sunburst decoration near the forte. L. 39" / Handle: 5.5" x 1"
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18th Cent. French Model 1767 Infantry Officer’s Sword 18th-century, European rtist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Marking(s); notes: None Materials: brass, steel, wire Cataloger Note: European smallsword or court sword featuring a cast brass hilt with symmetrical double-shell guard, scrolling decoration, pas d’âne finger loops, and slender knuckle bow terminating at a vertically fluted urn-form pommel. The tapered grip is wrapped in dark twisted metal wire with metal ferrules. Fitted with a long, narrow thrusting blade showing remnants of etched floral or sunburst decoration near the forte. L. 39" / Handle: 5.5" x 1" Condition: the steel has heavily pitted and oxidized surface, the brass components retain a nice aged patina with minor surface wear. The steel blade shows significant dark patination and pitting consistent with its historic age, but its structural profile remains entirely intact. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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