Naval Officer's Sword, Prairial Model, Year XII, Empire, 19th Century
Naval officer's saber, Prairial model, Year XII Empire, 19th century.
Oval pommel decorated with a vegetal wreath, knuckle arch pierced for the sword knot and chased with a stylized acanthus leaf.
Crossguard with a cartouche depicting an allegory of the navy and a half-quillon crossguard with a radiant sun.
Curved quillon with a lion's head.
Ebony grip with a reeded motif.
Curved blade with fullers, engraved, gilt, and blued for one-third of its length.
Leather-covered wooden scabbard.
Double-hook chape depicting Melusine of Lusignan and a scallop shell.
Locket decorated with reeds and scallop shells.
French work, 1803, First Empire period.
Overall length: 82.5 cm
Oval pommel decorated with a vegetal wreath, knuckle arch pierced for the sword knot and chased with a stylized acanthus leaf.
Crossguard with a cartouche depicting an allegory of the navy and a half-quillon crossguard with a radiant sun.
Curved quillon with a lion's head.
Ebony grip with a reeded motif.
Curved blade with fullers, engraved, gilt, and blued for one-third of its length.
Leather-covered wooden scabbard.
Double-hook chape depicting Melusine of Lusignan and a scallop shell.
Locket decorated with reeds and scallop shells.
French work, 1803, First Empire period.
Overall length: 82.5 cm
7 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1650735
Availability: In stock
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