˜Ⓦ TWO FRENCH HUNTING SWORDS, CIRCA 1770
˜Ⓦ TWO FRENCH HUNTING SWORDS, CIRCA 1770
the first with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, ivory 'pistol' grip (silver quillons missing), fitted at the base with an engraved silver ferrule, inlaid on each face with silver rococo designs including a central oval frame enclosing two differing polychrome enamelled plaques of resting game birds on the respective faces, and a pair of crossed flaming torches; the second with tapering fullered blade (hilt missing), and ebony 'pistol' grip retained by three rivets with decorative silver flowerhead washers (one missing)
the first: 57.5 cm; 22 5/8 in blade
(2)
Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)
Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection
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˜Ⓦ TWO FRENCH HUNTING SWORDS, CIRCA 1770
the first with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, ivory 'pistol' grip (silver quillons missing), fitted at the base with an engraved silver ferrule, inlaid on each face with silver rococo designs including a central oval frame enclosing two differing polychrome enamelled plaques of resting game birds on the respective faces, and a pair of crossed flaming torches; the second with tapering fullered blade (hilt missing), and ebony 'pistol' grip retained by three rivets with decorative silver flowerhead washers (one missing)
the first: 57.5 cm; 22 5/8 in blade
(2)
Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)
Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection
