"Openwork Sword With Donkey Steps And 3-sided Square Blade - 18th Century"
18th century sword, Louis XV - Louis XVI, with openwork bridges with donkey's foot and ricasso. Sword with triangular blade (square called "à la financier") with 3 hollow sides and median edge for main use for the practice of Estoc (point, to carry the estocade). Walnut knuckle with symmetrically flared pommel bearing on both sides of the knuckle the name and first name of one of the former owners, made with a punch. Rivet button on the pommel. Contrarié quillon with ricasso and donkey's foot. Openwork bridges with moldings. Length: 97 cm Blade length: 81.5 cm Blade width: 1.6 cm Length of the ricasso: 2 cm Weight: 350 grs Good condition of conservation and use, in its own juice, see details in the photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, rate on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com