Two sabres for infantry officers, European, 18th/19th centuries
Slightly curved single-edged blade (stained, nicked) with double-edged head, the upper quarter on both sides with gilt decorative etchings, brass knuckle-bow hilt, leather-covered grip, triple brass wire wrap, black leather scabbard (craquelures, rubbed) with brass fittings, iron drag, one movable suspension ring. Together with a sabre with a stained single-edged blade, both sides with gilt decorative etchings on a blued ground (rubbed), subsequently polished pitted iron knuckle-bow hilt, leather-covered grip, double copper wire wrap, black leather scabbard (rubbed, reblackened, rough) with subsequently polished pitted iron fittings. Partially damaged, signs of age. Length circa 96 and 99 cm. French-influenced.
Condition: III
Slightly curved single-edged blade (stained, nicked) with double-edged head, the upper quarter on both sides with gilt decorative etchings, brass knuckle-bow hilt, leather-covered grip, triple brass wire wrap, black leather scabbard (craquelures, rubbed) with brass fittings, iron drag, one movable suspension ring. Together with a sabre with a stained single-edged blade, both sides with gilt decorative etchings on a blued ground (rubbed), subsequently polished pitted iron knuckle-bow hilt, leather-covered grip, double copper wire wrap, black leather scabbard (rubbed, reblackened, rough) with subsequently polished pitted iron fittings. Partially damaged, signs of age. Length circa 96 and 99 cm. French-influenced.
Condition: III
