September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Colichemarde blade with vibrant fire bluing panel highlighted with golden stands of arms. Double clamshell guard with a wine colored spacer, interior of guard cast with floral motifs. Cast and chased gilt brass D guard with scroll and florals on a punched ground. Composite grip, slightly fluted, and decorated with a scene of a farm and another of what appears to be arrival to the New World in the matter of the meissen swords. Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip. CONDITION: Blade largely dove grey with excellent retention of the fire bluing, approximately 80%, with browning and oxidation to ricasso. Mounts have an unpolished golden hue with much gilding. Grip very good with some staining.