LIGHTWEIGHT SWORD KNOT FOR THE ROYAL BODYGUARDS' SABER, 1816 model, which belonged to Mr. Blanchard, Bodyguard, Restoration period. 17723
Made of whitened buffalo leather and trimmed along the edges (width 2 cm), it ends with a buffalo loop, a braided knot; braided knot and tassel made of gilded silver threads; fringes in the "well rope" style (soft fringes) in gilded silver.
France.
First half of the 19th century.
Very good condition.
Reference :
17723