Spanish Silver Sabre Of Honor Dated 1820 -

Spain, early XIXᵉ century

DESCRIPTION

Exceptional, richly ornate Spanish officer's saber, in chased and partially gilded silver, preserved with its original scabbard.

The frame features a curved hilt dressed with mother-of-pearl plates, set with decorative elements. The finely-worked hilt is adorned with neoclassical motifs (shells, palmettes, foliage) and centered on a figured medallion.

The richly decorated scabbard combines silver, leather and gilded appliques:
- relief decoration of rosettes and floral elements
- blue cabochons (turquoise or glass paste type)
- semis of stars inlaid on a leather background
- bouterolle decorated with stylized scales and vegetal motifs

The whole testifies to very high quality goldsmith's work.

Major feature

An inscription engraved on the scabbard's chape reads:
"1° de Enero de 1820"

This date corresponds to the outbreak of the Spanish liberal movement.

INTERPRETATION

Honorary or commemorative saber, probably linked to the events of 1820.

INTERPRETATION

- Engraved dating (1820)
- Strong historical context
- Quality silverwork (silver, gilding, mother-of-pearl)
- Remarkable aesthetics

STATUS

Very good overall condition, with even patina and slight traces of use.

NOTE

Attribution to an undocumented personality; link to historical context only.