"City (or Court) Sword, Louis XV Period - France, Mid-18th Century"
City (or court) sword, Louis XV period - France, mid-18th century Bronze mount with twisted decoration. The mount has a little play. Beautiful double-edged blade with a median ridge. Engraved on the heel on both sides with floral and interlacing motifs. Corrosion to the steel but remains solid. Total length 93cm Blade length 77cm Blade width at the heel 29mm Weight 510gr