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A French Silver-Hilted Small-Sword
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London, United Kingdom
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A French Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Indistinct Silver Marks, Mid-18th Century With tapering blade (some old light rust patination) of hollow triangular section, the forte on both sides etched 'A la teste noire sur le port St. Michel a Paris', between a blackamoor's profile bust and a panel of symmetrical foliage, hilt cast and chased in low relief overall with spiral fluting framing cherubs and trophies between rocailles and foliage, comprising double shell-guard, quillon-block, arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and swelling grip 74.9 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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A French Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Indistinct Silver Marks, Mid-18th Century With tapering blade (some old light rust patination) of hollow triangular section, the forte on both sides etched 'A la teste noire sur le port St. Michel a Paris', between a blackamoor's profile bust and a panel of symmetrical foliage, hilt cast and chased in low relief overall with spiral fluting framing cherubs and trophies between rocailles and foliage, comprising double shell-guard, quillon-block, arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and swelling grip 74.9 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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