France, First Empire (1804–1814) – Restoration (1814–1830). - Lot 175

Lot n° 175
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France, First Empire (1804–1814) – Restoration (1814–1830). - Lot 175
France, First Empire (1804–1814) – Restoration (1814–1830). Light Cavalry Officer’s Saber, Model AN IX. Chasseur-style hilt in gilded cast brass (remnants), with an olive-shaped rivet button. Oval pommel with a long tail, decorated with line engraving, as are all the branches. Wooden handle wrapped in four-strand filigree-patterned shagreen, composed of two twisted brass wires and single strands. Long, shuttle-shaped guard sides decorated with line engravings. Curved quillon. Tie missing. Beautiful white blade with a hollow edge and flat back, blued and gilded one-third of the way up, engraved with war trophies and floral motifs. No markings or cutler’s hallmark. Steel scabbard with two loop rings supported by two sturdy brass bands. Brass pommel. Asymmetrical steel point. 98 cm (Blade 84 cm). (Signs of wear and minor cosmetic imperfections; dents on the blade’s cutting edge; the upper scabbard clasp is misaligned. In good condition).
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