Auction 1
Fine arts, Antique Arms and Armours
By Costa Blanca Auctions
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Apr 8, 2023
Spain
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Paintings by Russian and European artists, silver, sculptures by European masters, helmets, firearms and edged weapons
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LOT 142:
First Empire French Garde Nationale Sword.
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Start price:
€
500
Estimated price :
€700 - €900
Buyer's Premium: 26%
VAT: 21% On commission only
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First Empire French Garde Nationale Sword.
Item details
Description
First Empire French Garde Nationale Sword. Having a curved Klingenthal blade with one narrow and one wide fuller. Lower portion of blade with fire-blued finish and gold-washed panels featuring a rooster above flags and banner reading: LIBERTE and wreaths. Left side with legend reading: ORDRE PUBLIC. Right side: GARDE NATIONALE. Left ricasso marked: a Klingenthal. Two-bar guard, oval pommel and wire-wrapped grip. Contained in black leather-covered scabbard with mounts. Blade showing wear. Hilt with light age wear. Scabbard intact but showing flaking and wear overall.
Lenght - 93cm
Condition
Overall condition good.
Item details
Description
First Empire French Garde Nationale Sword. Having a curved Klingenthal blade with one narrow and one wide fuller. Lower portion of blade with fire-blued finish and gold-washed panels featuring a rooster above flags and banner reading: LIBERTE and wreaths. Left side with legend reading: ORDRE PUBLIC. Right side: GARDE NATIONALE. Left ricasso marked: a Klingenthal. Two-bar guard, oval pommel and wire-wrapped grip. Contained in black leather-covered scabbard with mounts. Blade showing wear. Hilt with light age wear. Scabbard intact but showing flaking and wear overall.
Lenght - 93cm
Condition
Overall condition good.
