AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR

AN ANTIQUE FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE COURT SWORD, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $600 - $900

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A triangular blade decorated with etching, bluing, and gilding. The guard is made of gilt bronze, featuring a cast French First Empire eagle. The grip is composed of two mother-of-pearl scales. The pommel is a medusa head cast in gilt bronze.Overall condition Iss good, the gilding has been almost entirely lost.

Dimensions: L: 34 1/2 in., 82.5 cm.)