France, Second Empire (1852–1870). - Lot 221

Lot n° 221
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France, Second Empire (1852–1870). - Lot 221
France, Second Empire (1852–1870). Small-sized 1831-style decorative saber (lightweight version known as the 1855 model), privately manufactured for the Fire Department. One-piece cast brass hilt with twenty-one rows of scales; the pommel is stamped with a motif of crossed axes, one with a spike and the end of the handle finished with a ball. The crossguard ends in rings with deeply hollowed-out centers, a characteristic of the lightweight swords intended for the Fire Department. Straight, double-edged blade with a central ridge, featuring a light gray patina and traces of oxidation in places. Blackened leather scabbard with a central dorsal seam and two brass fittings; the pommel features a copper-plated brass shield-shaped button. 54.3 cm (Blade 38.7 cm). (Signs of wear and age; a less common variant of the sword with reduced dimensions. In good condition.)
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