Silver Court Sword With Donkey Step - Louis XVI - Poincons De Paris - 1775 - 1781- XVIII°

Court sword with silver mount and donkey step, LOUIS XVI period, Paris title hallmarks, 1775 - 1781, 18th century. Olive pommel with floral decorations, diamond tip and riveting button. Rocket entirely chiselled with decorations of diamond points and twisted floral garland throughout. Joining arch to a branch, chiseled with floral decoration with central medallion with diamond points and flowers. Quillon ending in a diamond rosette. No donkey bearing hallmarks and guard tray with inverted pontats (S-shaped) decorated with diamond points and floral garland on both sides. Beautiful triangular blade with a central edge engraved in one third with foliage and a soldier brandishing his sword. Length: 88.5 cm Blade length: 73 cm Width from blade to heel: 2.5 cm Without sheath. Silver swords are awarded to elite corps or are decorated for high-ranking military or civilian figures. Royal etiquette requiring the wearing of the sword to nobles and all those who have served under the flags since the decision of the war council of November 17, 1716; Very good state of conservation and use, 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 and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com