SWORD OF THE COURT IN SILVER, Late Ancient Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, circa 1760-1770. 28804
Mount entirely in silver with a "mousquetaire" hilt featuring floral decoration and military trophies, all completely openwork. Double-shell guard decorated with foliage, military and music trophies. Round openwork pommel, adorned with floral decoration, plumed helmet, and musical instruments. Wooden handle entirely filigreed in silver. Ferrules molded with a silver braiding design. Crossguard with small rings. Blade with flat sides, 79 cm long, engraved with geometric motifs on its first third. Scarlet cloth tie. Black varnished leather scabbard with silvered metal chape decorated with lines, with a button for attaching to a belt.
France.
Late Ancient Monarchy, reign of Louis XV.
Good condition, slightly bent quillon, blade with oxidation from use, original scabbard missing 15 cm at the bottom.
Reference :
28804