A French silver-mounted court sword with scabbard
The Spanish blade with fullers on both sides almost to the point, with decorative floral etching on both sides of the base. Inscribed "MADRIT G- TOMAS DATALE" in the fullers (rubbed in places). The silver knuckle-bow hilt decorated in relief with openwork trophy bundles and rocailles, still bearing remnants of the partial gilding. The grip wrapped with corded copper and brass wire. The leather-covered wooden scabbard a replacement, with original, chased silver fittings on the front. The locket shortened, the top of the pommel slightly dented at the hilt. Length 97 cm.
Condition: II -
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The Spanish blade with fullers on both sides almost to the point, with decorative floral etching on both sides of the base. Inscribed "MADRIT G- TOMAS DATALE" in the fullers (rubbed in places). The silver knuckle-bow hilt decorated in relief with openwork trophy bundles and rocailles, still bearing remnants of the partial gilding. The grip wrapped with corded copper and brass wire. The leather-covered wooden scabbard a replacement, with original, chased silver fittings on the front. The locket shortened, the top of the pommel slightly dented at the hilt. Length 97 cm.
Condition: II -