December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
French gilted brass mounted hunting sword with a straight double edge blade, engraved and gilted with foliage and trophies on a blued panel. The hilt is comprised of a crossguard cast with dog heads, checkered grip and lion's head pommel. The leather scabbard retaining its throat featuring an engraved panel with boar's head within a hunting horn decoration, drag missing. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with areas of minor dark staining mixed with small areas of pitting, gilt and blue decoration show wear, tip has been reshaped. Grip retains most of its gilt finish. Scabbard leather has old re-stitching but remains strong. Throat retains about 60% gilt surface. DG
Item Dimensions: Length: 31 - 3/8".