Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 356:
Beautiful French Napoleonic era German Officer’s Dress Sword by BORMANN MUNCHEN. In its richly gilt brass furniture with exquisite details to its hilt and clam-shell guard depicting Roman warriors and a Panhandler or a Saint. Mounted with a very fine single edged blade retaining its wonderful blued and gilt panels for two thirds of its length, the rest retaining its original mirrored finish. In its leather scabbard retaining its original white paint finish and having ornate gilt brass mounts en suite to the hilt. Beautiful sword overall, the blade is in amazing condition and of truly wonderful quality. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 36 1/4" Blade length : 30 1/2".
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