Officer's Sabre - 19th Century - Mark Of "samuel Hoppe (1827 - 1885) Solingen-mercheid

19th century officer's sabre with its scabbard and blade with the "RUCHE" hallmark acquired in 1848 by "Samuel HOPPE" (1827 - 1885). Ruche hallmark active around 1860, hallmark acquired in 1848 by Samuel Hoppe. Single-piece cast bronze mount. Guard with a branch richly decorated with foliage, laurel branches. Chiseled handle representing a lion holding a coat of arms in its paws with wings spread at the base. On the quillon two opposing bodies of a mermaid and a faun's head in shield. End of the quillon in the shape of a coiled snake. White blade with a flat curved back with hollow sides with 1 edge and counter-edge of 16 cm at the point. Samuel Hoppe's "La Ruche" hallmark on the heel of the blade. Black leather scabbard with 2 ornate brass fittings. Lion's head chappe button. Length: 82.5 cm Length without scabbard: 79.5 cm Blade length: 66 cm Blade width at the heel: 3 cm Counter edge: 16 cm Good condition of conservation and use, in its own juice and patina, see 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