Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 349:
Very Fine French Napoleonic era Officer’s Sword Blade in Original Case. Fabulous quality blade in its original mirrored finish, well-wrought with good curvature to its length, a broad central fuller and pronounced false edge with clipped tip. Finely blued with gilded motifs on either side, marked at the right forte S.M. In its fitted, leather-covered wooden case lined with velvet and brass mounts, having 4 hooks on one side and 3 hooks on the other – hinged side of the case (few missing). Late 18th-early 19th century. Case length 39" Working part of the Blade is 33" Not counting the tang.
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