December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Oversized at 68" with a massive spaulate blade that measures 2 - 1/4" across for nearly the full length, tapering at the tip. Thinner ricasso with a pair of crescent lugs and a 9" leather slip with incised decorations. Elaborate guard with fleur-de-lis motifs dovetailed into the metal and curled quillions. Exaggerated grip measures 15 - 3/4" and is wrapped in leather, affixed with nails. Faceted pommel of ovoid form with a raised and turned capstan. These swords were designed to be large and gaudy for parades, and never were intended for real combat. CONDITION: Blade is largely gunmetal grey with some surface-level mossing and handling marks throughout. Some staining at edges and scattered areas of age related patination. Leather is old, frozen, with some crazing and peeling and a few missing areas. One of the fleur-de-lis ornaments is loose. A presentable example of this type.
Item Dimensions: L: 68"