"XVIII° - Court And City Sword - With "pearled" Bronze Mounting."
Court and city sword with bronze and beaded mount, 18th century. Thin, flat and diamond-shaped blade with a median edge, in the extension of the ricasso and with 2 edges. Blade tie present. Cast bronze frame, decorated with cut pearls, symbol of regeneration and spiritual elevation on a spider web background (Christian faith). Beaded urn-shaped pommel with riveting button. Joining arch connected to the quillon which ends in a rosette. Quillon with thin and slightly arched "Pas D'Ane" branches. Slightly concave top carrying a row of pearls on both sides, interior and exterior. Length: 103 cm Length of the blade with the ricasso: 86.5 cm Width of the ricasso: 1.5 cm Width of the blade at the heel of the ricasso: 1 cm Good state of conservation and use, in its original state, see details On the photos . Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery.