Lot n° 327
Estimation :
100 - 150
EUR
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Result
: 162EUR
France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 327
France, Third Republic (1870-1940).
Infantry Officer's saber Model 1845, "Souvenir de la Commune de St Martin 1881", without scabbard.
Gilt brass mounting (remains). Short-tailed cap edged with laurel leaves. Brass filigree horn butt. The top is carved with vegetal motifs and rosettes. The bow ends in a rolled quillon. Natural leather tie. Beautiful blade with small stained gray patina, with hollow front and flat back with small groove near the back and counter-edge towards the tip, acid-etched with scrolls and trophies of arms and the words "Commune de St Martin Souvenir 1881" in Gothic letters on one side. The back is engraved with foliage and "Klingenthal". (Brass watermark missing and horn handle split at base of tray. Fairly good condition).
91 cm (blade 76.5 cm).
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