September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021
The slightly curved blade has a thin narrow partial fuller along the spine on both sides and a wide shallow fuller below on both sides. The right side has a gilded square at the ricasso with a flour-de-lis and a large gilt inscription "Garde Nationale". The opposite side features gilded engraved arms motifs, foliate scrolls, and a flour-de-lis at the ricasso en suite. The spine of the blade is inscribed "Klingenthal". The brass stirrup hilt guard has a pillow shaped quillon and languettes extending into the grip. The brass lion pommel is integral with the brass grip. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched, blade retains a dark heavy patina with most of gilt decoration still remaining. Hilt retains a dark brown mustard patina and shows a series of small dents to the backstrap. Hilt is tight to blade and tang undisturbed. An attractive French 18th century sword. DMG