ID 947538 
Lot 3107  | Degen für einen hohen Offizier im Generalstab
Estimate value
€ 1 000 
Seltene, repräsentative Blankwaffe mit schön erhaltener Feuervergoldung.
A small-sword for a high officer in the general staff
Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section (slightly stained), the upper third etched, gilt and blued (rubbed) on both sides, with depiction of flower arrangements, wreaths and female figure. Knuckle-bow hilt of non-ferrous metal, gilt and richly decorated in relief, on the guard plate eagle in relief on top of lightning bolts with cypher "N" on its breast, the pommel decorated on both sides with winged lightning bolts, palmette frieze and surrounding wreath, in the centre of the knuckle bow a five-rayed star, black grip scale chequered on the reverse, the obverse with white lozenge inlaid in polished bone (replaced). Black leather scabbard (craquelures, minor abrasions, re-blackened) with subtly decorated fittings of gilt non-ferrous metal. Slightly damaged in places, traces of age. Length 101.5 cm.
Rare, representative edged weapon with beautifully preserved fire gilding.
Condition: II
| Auction house category: | France: 1st Empire | 
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| Auction house category: | France: 1st Empire | 
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