Infantry Sword, 1831 Model - France - 19th Century
INFANTRY SWORD, 1831 model
France
19th century
Steel, brass
Total length: 63.5 cm; Blade length: 48.5 cm
Cast brass fittings.
Ovoid pommel topped by a dome serving as a rivet head.
Handle with twenty-six grooves.
Straight crossguard, ring-shaped quillons, hallmarks, numbered ‘1179’.
Double-edged blade, carp-tongue shape; triangular flat at the heel, central ridge, hallmarks, marked ‘Manuf Rle de Chatellerault’ on one side and presumably engraved ‘9 November 1841’ on the other.
Leather scabbard, chape marked ‘1179’ and brass ferrule, hallmarks.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
France
19th century
Steel, brass
Total length: 63.5 cm; Blade length: 48.5 cm
Cast brass fittings.
Ovoid pommel topped by a dome serving as a rivet head.
Handle with twenty-six grooves.
Straight crossguard, ring-shaped quillons, hallmarks, numbered ‘1179’.
Double-edged blade, carp-tongue shape; triangular flat at the heel, central ridge, hallmarks, marked ‘Manuf Rle de Chatellerault’ on one side and presumably engraved ‘9 November 1841’ on the other.
Leather scabbard, chape marked ‘1179’ and brass ferrule, hallmarks.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
320 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1778869
Availability: In stock
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