France, Revolution (1789-1795). - Lot 84

France, Revolution (1789-1795). Set of two composite swords. - Ceremonial or dignitary sword (enigmatic model). Mounted in cast brass, the handle decorated with chevrons, rounded pommel stamped with a leonine mask surmounted by a steel rivure button. Rectangular, undecorated cast-brass cruiser. Stained white straight blade, taken from a model 1831 glaive, signed "BALP ST Etienne" and refixed in the past. Scabbard made of sheet metal sheathed in black imitation leather, with two brass fittings, the clevis with two brass rings. 64 cm (Blade 47.5 cm). - Ceremonial or dignitary sword (enigmatic model). Mounted in cast brass, the handle decorated with scrolls and flowers, rounded pommel with stylized melon ribs on the top and topped with a spherical steel riveting knob. Cast brass crucible with straight box and sandblasted base finished with rounded quillons, the centers decorated with a fleururette. Stained white straight blade, taken from a model 1831 glaive, signed "BALP ST Etienne" and refixed in the past. The scabbard is made of sheet metal, sheathed in black imitation leather, with two brass fittings and two brass rings. 64 cm (Blade 48.5 cm). (Both swords with wear and tear, one with bumps on the blade edges, as is). Note: Interesting swords, unfortunately composite, partly period (for the mounts), certainly reassembled for theater use in the late 19th/early 20th century.