France, Reign of Louis XVI (1774-1789). - Lot 48

Lot n° 48
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France, Reign of Louis XVI (1774-1789). - Lot 48
France, Reign of Louis XVI (1774-1789). Officer's saber of Grenadier, without scabbard, circa 1780. Cast brass mounting with two secondary "S" branches on which rests the flaming grenade and originally stamped with three fleurs-de-lis which were removed during the revolutionary period, cap of the model of the long-tailed miner's sabers. Openwork guard plate with two reinforcing rings in the middle. Wooden handle covered with basane and with double filigree of twisted brass wire. Curved blade with small stained gray patina and traces of oxidation rust blossom in places, flat back and hollow side, engraved in the third of trophies of arms with remains of gilding. In its original condition, never before seen in a collection. 95 cm (blade 82 cm). (fairly good condition).
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