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A French 1822 Model Cavalry Officer's Sword, A French 1845/55 Model Infantry Officer's Sword, And A Continental Officer's Sword Of French 1822 Model TypeAll 19th Century
30 April 2014, 11:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £812.50 inc. premium
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A French 1822 Model Cavalry Officer's Sword, A French 1845/55 Model Infantry Officer's Sword, And A Continental Officer's Sword Of French 1822 Model Type
All 19th Century
All 19th Century
The first with bright fullered blade double-edged at the point and etched with Chatellerault manufactory details dated 1844 along the back at the forte, regulation brass hilt with half-basket guard sparsely cast with foliage and with three rounded bars swept-up to join the knuckle-guard, pommel-cap, and ribbed fishskin-covered grip bound with twisted brass wire, in original steel scabbard with suspension rings; the second with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged at the point, the forte on one side etched with a panel containing indistinct manufacturer's details in gothic script, regulation brass hilt with half-basket guard cast, pierced and chased with scrolling foliage, pommel-cap, and ribbed horn grip (wire binding missing), in original leather scabbard (open along the seam) with brass locket and chape, the former with suspension ring; the last with fullered tapering blade, and hilt of similar form to the first, in original steel scabbard with ring for suspension (3)
97 cm., 83 cm. and 85.3 cm. blades
97 cm., 83 cm. and 85.3 cm. blades








