France, Reign of Louis XV (1715-1774). - Lot 58

France, Reign of Louis XV (1715-1774). Fine silver-mounted officer's sword for city or court artillery, without scabbard, circa 1750. The frame is pierced to reveal a decoration of military trophies, trumpets, drums, helmets, artillery pieces, flags on the two pontas and the body knot. Globular pommel pierced to reveal a decoration of military trophies. Twelve-turn spindle of silver ribbon bordered by a chain filigree, itself framed by two filigrees of much finer twisted wire of the same metal. The joint arch, donkey step and quillon are finely chased with moldings and pearl friezes. Stained gray steel blade with slightly pronounced colichemarde and median edge. On the heel and widest side, supplier's mark "LIGER Rue COQUILLERE à PARIS". (Patina of age, wear and minor accidents, good condition). 98.5 cm (Blade 81 cm). Note: A sword of great craftsmanship, the wealth and profusion of military trophies suggest that this sword belonged to a very high-ranking officer.