Lot n° 81
Estimation :
600 - 800
EUR
France, 1st Empire (1804-1814) - Restoration (1814-1830). Li - Lot 81
France, 1st Empire (1804-1814) - Restoration (1814-1830). Light Cavalry Officer's saber, AN XI model, hunter-style mount in originally gilded cast brass (remains) decorated with filets, three-prong hilt and curved quillon. Oval cap surmounted by an olive rivet knob and long, line-decorated tail. Strung wooden spindle sheathed in brass-filigree basane with two twisted chain wires bordered by two single wires. Long, line-decorated shuttle-shaped earflaps. Wool tie missing. Curved blade with hollow sides and flat back, one-third blued and gold, engraved with trophies of arms and floral motifs. Brass scabbard with two bélière rings held by two brass bracelets decorated with en suite fillets and asymmetrical brass sting. No visible markings or maker's hallmark. 100 cm (blade 86.5 cm). (Wear and minor wear, handle watermark damaged, minor traces of oxidation on blade tip. Good condition).
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