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Lot 3069
A fine gilt brass-hilted officer's swordhilt probably French, early 18th century, blade Italian, 16th century -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$4,914 inc. premium
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A fine gilt brass-hilted officer's sword
hilt probably French, early 18th century, blade Italian, 16th century
hilt probably French, early 18th century, blade Italian, 16th century
Straight 36 inch blade of stiff hexagonal section with 8 inch fuller marked on both sides Frederico Pichinino; side flats etched with scrollwork and panoplies on a gilt ground; heavy ricasso etched with strapwork. Gilt brass baskethilt comprising quillon block flaring to the ricasso, the sides with fleur-de-lys finials; thumb ring; straight quillons swelling at the tips; elaborate basket form of gracefully scrolling branches, the front branches apparently forming the letter M; knucklebow attached to the ovoid pommel with a screw. Grip bound with robust, plaited gilt brass wire.
Condition: Fine. Blade showing minor spotting. Hilt retaining much of the gilt finish. Tip of one branch broken.
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Condition: Fine. Blade showing minor spotting. Hilt retaining much of the gilt finish. Tip of one branch broken.
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