France
XIXth century
Steel, brass, horn, copper
Total length: 61 ; Blade length: 48,3 cm
Gilded brass jointing bow and two secondary limbs.
Short-tailed cap carved with laurel leaves.
Plate with beak engraved with acanthus leaves in crosses and palmettes.
Spindle in brown horn, filigree with copper wire.
Straight blade chased with foliage, rounded tip.
Sheet steel scabbard, brass fittings, rivet knob engraved with a trophy of arms.
Reference : 5794
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