December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
An outstanding example of the "epee de fusilier" carried by French infantrymen of "fusiliers" of line companies during the 1740s-1760s. 34 inches long overall, with a 28 in. L, double-edged blade of diamond profile, 1 1/8 in. W at ricasso. The brass-mounted hilt features a D-knucklebow with outer guard in the form of a half-heart, with a globular, urn shaped pommel with raised capstan. There are brass ferrules with incised lines at both ends of its fruitwood grip. Parts of this pattern sword have been found in numerous French-occupied military sites in North America, as well during the underwater excavation of "Le Machault", sunk in 1760. CONDITION: very good overall, blade is pewter-grey. PROVENANCE: the collection of the late Andrew Mowbray, noted author and sword collector and bearing his catalog number in white lettering at ricasso: F-1S-114.