A rare officer's sabre
dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Slightly curved, single-and false-edged blade with large central fuller and thin rear groove. Bronze hilt with big parts of original gilding, with beamed quillon, big guard with a lion holding a Phrygian cap, winged lion, cannon and a snake's tail. Wide loop-guard with grooves and big pommel with a plumed helmet. Wooden grip with metallic wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts, two suspension rings. length 90 cm.
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dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Slightly curved, single-and false-edged blade with large central fuller and thin rear groove. Bronze hilt with big parts of original gilding, with beamed quillon, big guard with a lion holding a Phrygian cap, winged lion, cannon and a snake's tail. Wide loop-guard with grooves and big pommel with a plumed helmet. Wooden grip with metallic wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts, two suspension rings. length 90 cm.
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