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226 - A beautiful saber belonging to a senior naval or Marine Corps officer, with a brass hilt, chiseled, openwork, and gilded, featuring a branch and a shell adorned with an anchor surrounded by reeds; the pommel has a long tail engraved with two flags and oak leaves; the hilt is made of brown horn with filigree work; a beautiful blade with a slight curve, etched, gilded, and blued over three-quarters of its length with depictions of trophies and foliage, signed on the back in etching: “Coulaux frères à Klingenthal,” and further adorned with blued motifs; gilded brass scabbard entirely engraved with foliage, two engraved ring clasps, studs adorned with ovals, pommel chiseled with a scallop shell; length 86 cm.
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€1,200 - 1,500Sale fees
A beautiful saber belonging to a senior naval or Marine Corps officer, with a brass hilt, chiseled, openwork, and gilded, featuring a branch and a shell adorned with an anchor surrounded by reeds; the pommel has a long tail engraved with two flags and oak leaves; the hilt is made of brown horn with filigree work; a beautiful blade with a slight curve, etched, gilded, and blued over three-quarters of its length with depictions of trophies and foliage, signed on the back in etching: “Coulaux frères à Klingenthal,” and further adorned with blued motifs; gilded brass scabbard entirely engraved with foliage, two engraved ring clasps, studs adorned with ovals, pommel chiseled with a scallop shell; length 86 cm. Dated circa 1830–1840. Very good condition.
Auction details
Antique Weapons, Historical Memorabilia, and DecorationsAuction house
Thierry de Maigret +33 1 44 83 95 20 maxime@tdemaigret.frDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.