France, Revolution–Directoire (1789–1799). - Lot 171

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France, Revolution–Directoire (1789–1799). - Lot 171
France, Revolution–Directoire (1789–1799). Elite company saber, variant with a lion’s head pommel. One-piece cast brass mount, with a lion’s head pommel; the mane is wavy and falls over the back of the handle. The eight-sided hilt features a simulated ring at its base. The guard is widened at the top; the tang extends into the lion’s mouth and joins the crossguard at a right angle. The straight quillon ends in a flat pommel. Leather lacing present at the rear. White blade with slight traces of oxidation in places, slightly curved, with a hollow edge and flat back. No visible cutler’s mark or hallmark on the mount or blade. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings; the chape features a button and is decorated with line engraving on its lower section. The pommel is also decorated with line engraving on its upper part. 80 cm (Blade 67 cm). (Normal wear and tear and patina of age; a variant with an interesting lion’s head pommel, uncommon; in fairly good condition).
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