An officer's small sword
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Piedmont, Straight, double-edged blade, of hexagonal section, first part of lenticular section and engraved with floral motifs. Typical, brass hilt with double shell-guard, decorated with curved grooves. Solid grip (silver?) to imitate the wire binding. length 96.5 cm.
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dating: late 18th Century provenance: Piedmont, Straight, double-edged blade, of hexagonal section, first part of lenticular section and engraved with floral motifs. Typical, brass hilt with double shell-guard, decorated with curved grooves. Solid grip (silver?) to imitate the wire binding. length 96.5 cm.