December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
34 - 1/2" gently curving blade with partial double fullers running for approximately 3/4 of the length of the blade. Import blade marked on the spine for Klingenthal. Blade decorated with acanthus leaves. Proof marked on right side ricasso. Guard pierced with patriotic eagle and flags, surrounded by a wreath, counter guard pierced with a four leaf clover. Pommel elaborately chased with floral and geometric designs. Shagreen grip with single twist of braided brass wire and a later cruder addition of straight copper wire. Brass scabbard with locket, drag, and throat all engraved with further florals and roped borders on punch dot grounds. CONDITION: Good. Blade has turned a mottled grey but decoration still visible. Brass has turned a lovely patina. Grip with two splits and an area of chipping near pommel cap. Scabbard is very good with brass turning a lovely patina and some dents that do not interfere with the blade. EW