AUCTIONS IMPERIAL JUNE 2020 ARMS & ARMOR
Lot 357:
Description
An excellent example of characteristic form, the intricately-carved ebony grip with applied profiled and engraved silver plaques in elaborate scrollwork motifs. The brass forte inlaid with silver and intricately profiled at the cutting edge en suite. The broad, single-edged blade inlaid for a third of its surface with embossed and engraved silver. In its carved wooden scabbard with long embossed and filigreed silver locket. First half of the 19th century. Blade with age toning and minor pitting. Overall length 31.2cm. Condition II
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