France, Reign of Louis XVI (1774-1793). - Lot 78

Lot n° 78
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France, Reign of Louis XVI (1774-1793). - Lot 78
France, Reign of Louis XVI (1774-1793). Beautiful city or court officer's sword with donkey step, without scabbard. Silver donkey-step frame finely chased with rose friezes, striated ovoid pommel, the guard plate with simple pontas decorated in succession with striations like the pommel and a rose frieze around the edge. Quillon ending in a teardrop. Fusee with copper and brass filigree alternating with brass ribbons. Gray blade stained with colichemarde, blued and gold in thirds and chased with arabesques and a goddess. In its original condition, never before seen in a collection. 100.5 cm (Blade 85 cm). (Wear and patina from time, play at frame with guard plate, blade slightly twisted at base. Fairly good condition).
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