France, Revolution-Directory (1789-1799). - Lot 42

Lot n° 42
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200 - 400 EUR
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Result : 967EUR
France, Revolution-Directory (1789-1799). - Lot 42
France, Revolution-Directory (1789-1799). Rare naval saber, without scabbard. German-style cast brass mounting, short-tailed cap with diamond-shaped rivet button. Guard with one branch very widened in its departure and ending in right angle on the cruise. Straight cruiser, with half upper auricles, and finished by a small rhomboid pyramid. Marks of illegible punch on the sides of the cruise. Wooden spindle of rectangular section, tied and covered with double iron filigree basane. Long steel blade, with stained gray patina and small traces of oxidation, slightly curved, with a single edge and flat back, 4.5 cm wide at the heel, the point with counter-edge. It is engraved on the whole length and on the back, with the moon, stylized trophies of arms, on one side and the letters "K F V" (?) and stylized trophy of arms on one side. 72,5 cm (blade 59,5 cm). (blade reattached to the mount formerly, not common, fairly good condition).
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