Short Saber With Lion's Head -consulate-empire- XVIII°-xix°.

Short saber with lion's head and characters, consulate period - Empire - XVIII°-XIX°. Gilt bronze mount with a lion's head pommel with a mid-length mane, with a closed mouth holding a guard chain connected to one end of the quillon. Rocket chiseled with bouquets tied with ribbon with at the height of the guard two shields in relief with busts of crowned figures. One end of the quillon is curved into a drop with floral decoration. Slightly curved blade with flat back and hollow side along its length with 1 cutting edge and counter edge with a 3 cm point. Without scabbard. Length: 54 cm Length of the blade: 40 cm Width of the blade at the heel: 3 cm Weight: 620 grs Good state of conservation and use, in its own juice, see photos. Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery.