AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A FIRST EMPIRE FRENCH COURTSWORD, 1800

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's premium:

A fine French First Empire shortsword with a triangular blade decorated with bluing and gilding. The hilt is made of gilt-bronze. The grip scales are made of two carved mother-of-pearl scales. The scabbard is steel with gilt-brass mounts.

L: 37 3/8 in., (95 cm.)

Condition: Very good. The scabbard tip could have been repeired.