France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 222

Lot n° 222
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 222
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). Sword of Senior Officer of the Health Service said to be chiseled on the model 1837. Gilded bronze mounting. The pommel in the shape of an inverted truncated cone decorated with half tassels and the jointing arch decorated in its center with a ring of oak and laurel leaves. Spindle in filigree horn. Symmetrical reniform keyboard, molded in relief of a snake of Epidaurus on a trophy background of six flags, the whole flanked by branches of oak and olive leaves. Counter-keyboard reduced and raised, molded in relief with a palmette decoration. White blade in its original nickel plating with small traces of oxidation rust flower in places, double-edged and diamond section, manufacturer marking "Coulaux Ainé & Cie Klingenthal" and punched "B crowned" in an oval, markings of productions of the house Coulaux for the years 1860-65. Tie in scarlet cloth present. Black leather scabbard with three gilt brass fittings, the cap with a shield button decorated with a palmette. In its original condition, never before collected. 99.5 cm (blade 84 cm). (wear and patina of time, damaged watermark, good condition). Provenance : family estate of Professor Ferdinand Monoyer.
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