Court Sword Mounted In Silver And No Donkey - Louis XIV - XV - XVII° XVIII° Period

Court and city sword with silver mount and no donkey under shell from the LOUIS XIV - LOUIS XV period, Late 17th century - early 18th century. Silver frame with spherical pommel and joint arch. No donkey under shell, all beautifully carved with rocaille motifs and interlacing. 2 goldsmiths' hallmarks and title on the guard branch at the height of the donkey, 1 of which in a cartridge bearing the letters "FS", chiseled escutcheon. Lenticular blade with median edge bearing engravings in the 1st third partly erased. Without sheath. Slight play on the shell. Silver swords are awarded to elite corps or are decorated for high-ranking military or civilian personalities. Royal etiquette imposing the wearing of the sword on nobles and all those who have served under the flags since the ruling of the war council of November 17, 1716. Length: 101 cm Length of the blade: 85 cm Width of the blade blade at the heel: 2 cm Very good state of conservation and use, in its patina, see the details in 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.