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Lot 81

A Continental Ormolu-Hilted Small-Sword
Circa 1730-40

24 May 2023, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £409.60 inc. premium

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A Continental Ormolu-Hilted Small-Sword
Circa 1730-40

With slender tapering blade (some light pitting overall) of hollow triangular section etched with a labelled armoured figure between foliage on each side at the forte, characteristic hilt cast and chased with symmetrical scrolling foliage and strapwork against finely punched grounds, swelling grip with spiral decoration en suite, and retaining much of its original gilding
76.6 cm. blade

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Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns..., 1 December 2009, lot 374

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