June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/9/2017
Comprising: A) French gilt brass court sword - triangular tapered blade, partially blued with gilt designs. Gilt brass hilt, guard featuring three Fleur-de-Lis and a crown surrounded by military arms. Two piece Mother of Pearl grips. Very good condition; blade retains 70-80% blued and gilt finishes, otherwise retains a polished surface with some scattered areas of pitting. Hilt retains 90% or better gilt finish. Grips with a few scratches and one minor chip. Complete with burgundy velour display case. B) Brass hilted court sword - straight tapered 18th century blade with partial fuller and etched designs on each side, marked "IN SOLINGEN". Gilt brass hilt with cast brass crest and Mother of Pearl grips. Complete with black leather scabbard. Very good condition; blade retains a grey patina with some dark spots and pitting. Hilt retains 90% or better gilt finish with some wear on guard and edges. Scabbard is missing drag and has some separation at top. C) Brass hilted court sword - straight tapered single fuller blade with engraved gilt decoration designs on both sides. Gilt brass hilt, guard with relief Imperial eagle with crown. Checkered grips with escutcheon inscribed "J.P. Kruger". Fair condition; blade retains generous traces of blue and gilt finishes, otherwise grey patina with scattered areas of pitting. Hilt retains 70-80% gilt finish with some wear and a break at front of knuckle bow. Complete with burgundy velour presentation case.
Blade Length
33", 31 - 3/4", 33"
Overall Length
38", 36 - 1/2", 38"