A gold decorated French smallsword
A superb 18th century high ranked officers smallsword. Excellent details on the hilt wich has been chiseled and gilded and has gold inlay. Very fine silver wire surrounding the handle and a decorated pommel with several objects such as a helmet, a cannon, music instruments and floral motives in typical Louis XVI style. The blade is engraved with military motifs. Made in France circa 1760.
Copyright by Peter Andeweg – 2020
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