A Fine French Small-sword With Chiselled And Gilt Hilt - May 13, 2024 | Bonhams In United Kingdom
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A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt Hilt

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A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt Hilt
A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt Hilt
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A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt Hilt Mid-18th Century With tapering blade (old rust patination) of hollow triangular section, the forte etched and gilt over both sides with foliated strapwork beyond a panel enclosing a martial trophy, one side involving a sun-in-splendour, hilt finely chiselled in low relief with differing hunting scenes in landscapes, all picked-out in gold and against punched gilt grounds, comprising double shell-guard, quillon-block, arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard with a cockerel on one side and heron on the other, globular pommel with button, and grip bound with twisted silver wire between Turks' heads 72.3 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt Hilt

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
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