SABER OF THE KING'S BODYGUARDS, model 1816, Restoration. 26758
Guard in gilded brass, with four branches forming a shell decorated with the arms of France under a royal crown and on a trophy background of flags and oak and laurel branches. Long-tailed cap. Wooden wooden handle covered with copper filigree shagreen. Tray stamped with the "B" under the star of Inspector Borson August 1814 - September 1816 from the Manufacture de Klingenthal and the "B" under the fleur-de-lys in a circle of rings, hallmark of J.G. Bick used during the First Restoration of April 1814 to March 1815.
Scarlet cloth tie. Hollow-sided blade engraved with a trophy of arms, two fleur-de-lys and the inscription “GARDS DU CORPS DU ROI. on one side, and, on the other side, a trophy of arms, the arms of France and the sun radiating with his face. Back engraved "Manufacture Royale de Klingenthal October 1814". It bears the hallmarks of Borson August 1814 - September 1816 from the Manufacture de Klingenthal and of Bick, 1st class controller 1812 - 1815.
Blade length 93.2 cm.
Steel scabbard with two steel bail bracelets and a bowl at the entrance to the brass scabbard molded with foliage.
France.
Restoration.
Very good condition, mount having kept its gilding, blade in very good condition with slight oxidation.
Reference :
26758