Western Europe, France, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous French sword of an elegant form that was perhaps created for model or display purposes. The wheel-shaped pommel has a pair of raised faces which feature inlaid brass shield-form crests on either side, and the wooden handle is topped with a tightly-wrapped steel chain. The slender carbon-steel quillon has tapered termini that flank a raised central ridge. The forged-carbon-steel blade has an elongated, tapered profile, a lightly raised fuller, sharpened edges, and a rounded but narrow tip used for piercing heavy plate armor at one time. A maker's mark near the top of the blade shoulder resembles a fleur-de-lis. Size: 9" W x 38.25" H (22.9 cm x 97.2 cm).

Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection, acquired by descent from the owner's father, collection amassed between 1950-1990

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#135889

Slight bending to overall form of blade, with age-commensurate fissure to handle, with slight loosening to chain atop handle, and fading to original luster of steel and brass components, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.