Sword With Silver Hilting - Louis XV - Louis XVI - 18th Century - Blued & Gold Blade

A court sword with a silver hilt, Louis XV - Louis XVI period, 18th century. The hilt is made of chased and openwork silver, with hallmarks on the collar above the shell guard and the pommel, J.B-FOUACHE (1773-1780) The pommel features an allegory of the navy, with knots at the hilt from which the quillon emerges in a teardrop shape. The knuckle arch and pommel are hallmarked. The knot has a central allegorical decoration on a matte background beneath an open crown. The symmetrical shell guard has a double bridge following the knot at the hilt. The grip features alternating triple silver filigree and a bishop's cap. The Solingen blade has two triangular sections, is straight, engraved, gilt, and blued on the first third. Length: 101 cm. Blade length: 82 cm. Blade width at the ricasso: 2 cm. In very good condition, showing its age and patina; see photos for details. Free shipping. France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website https://www.IrisAntik.com