A Cut-Steel Hilted Small-Sword, Circa 1800

With bright tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched and gilt over half its length on both sides with foliage and a trophy against a blued ground, bright steel hilt with pierced upturned oval shell-guard, flat spatulate quillons, urn-shaped pommel and grip all set with multi-faceted beadwork, and knuckle-guard of bright links with tassel of multi-faceted beads, in its vellum-covered scabbard with steel mounts, and complete with its bright steel suspension chain and belt-clip, the latter en suite with the hilt, the hilt and scabbard mounts in fine condition under surface patination
80.5 cm. blade

Provenance
Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 29 July 2004, lot 333