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Lot 128

A French Small-Sword With Faceted Gilt-Copper Hilt, And A French Brass-Hilted Small-Sword
The First Late 18th Century, The Second Circa 1760

25 July 2007, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A French Small-Sword With Faceted Gilt-Copper Hilt, And A French Brass-Hilted Small-Sword
The First Late 18th Century, The Second Circa 1760

The first with sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section, the hilt with oval shell-guard, faceted knuckle-guard, ovoidal pommel with button, and grip (some light pitting); the second with sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched on both sides at the forte with panels of foliated strapwork, one framing a flaming heart above 'Vigelandum', and with characteristic hilt cast and chased throughout with rocailles and diagonal gadrooning (some wear overall) (2)
71.5 cm. and 77.4 cm. blades

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