"Magistrate/diplomat Sword, Second Empire, 19th Century."
Beautiful French magistrate's or diplomat's sword from the Second Empire, Good quality of execution, Gilt brass frame, entirely enriched with steel rods and pearls, Pommel and openwork keyboard with imperial eagle decoration, Triangular blade (hallmarks present) , Chain guard (a large part is missing), Oxidation of the steel parts and the blade, Second Empire period, Weight: 434 gr. Dimensions: Length: 93.5 cm. 
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