France, Restoration (1814-1830). - Lot 137

France, Restoration (1814-1830). Light cavalry officer's saber, without scabbard. Gilt cast brass hunter-style mounting (remainder) chased with overlapping disk friezes, originally with three branches from which the two secondary branches have been removed. Long-tailed cap chased with foliage and topped with a tiered rivure button. Shuttle-shaped mumps decorated with a four-petal flower in the center and cross-shaped leaves ending in a pinecone. Curved quillon with scrolls. Stringed wooden spindle covered with filigree basane with three strands, the two outer strands of copper wire and the central one with brass wires twisted into a chain. Grey blade with traces of orange peel oxidation, slightly curved, with hollow sides, flat back and small groove near the back. It is etched with warrior trophies on the heel. (The two secondary guard limbs have been removed, the main guard limb damaged (reattached) at the bottom and marked at the connections of the removed secondary limbs "COL. PAUTREUX" and "5è CHR" for 5ème Chasseur, the markings made with letters to be struck (without guarantee), the handle damaged, In the state). 99.5 cm (Blade 86 cm).