France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830-1848). - Lot 116

France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830-1848). Infantry officer's saber, model 1845, by the maker "MANCEAU PARIS". Gilt cast brass mounting. Short-tailed cap edged with laurel leaves. Black horn spindle with brass filigree. The top is die-cut with vegetal motifs and rosettes, and stamped "J / M" on the reverse in a dotted oval. The bow ends in a rolled quillon. Scarlet wool tie. Beautiful white, flat-backed blade with "Manufacture Royale de Châtellerault Septembre 1845" stamped on the back. Black leather scabbard with three gilded brass fittings and two suspension rings. The chape is signed "MANCEAUX A PARIS" in an oval. In its original condition, never previously collected. 91.5 cm (Blade 77 cm). (Wear and age patina, accidents of use, handle watermark damaged and missing, scabbard leather broken above the sting with lack, to be cleaned. Fairly good condition.)