Lot n° 205
Estimation :
600 - 800
EUR
FRANCE, end of the reign of Louis XV (1710-1774). - Lot 205
FRANCE, end of the reign of Louis XV (1710-1774).
Hunting dagger equipped with a small-barreled flintlock lock. The ivory frame, originally with a chain guard, has a lion's head pommel decorated with chased silver plate fittings. Silver ferrule and cruise with two quillons ending in inverted scrolls. Slightly curved blade with hollow front and flat back, signed on the heel "LEPETON, MARCHAND FOURBISSEUR, Rue De Carme, Au Coin De Celle De L'Aumoc, à Rouen" and chased on one side with a dog chasing a deer. On the heel of the other side, on the right-hand side, is a steel flintlock with retractable trigger and a small cast brass barrel. The lock and barrel are screwed and riveted to the original blade. Black waxed brown leather scabbard with two silver plate fittings. The scroll and arabesque decorated cap has a suspension ring.
Circa 1765-1770.
Length: 69 cm.
Blade length: 53.5 cm.
(wear and tear, missing parts, oxidation).
Note : LEPETON, Fourbisseur merchant in Rouen, active from 1760 to 1790.
Expert : Jean-Christophe ROZE.
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