Arms & Armour, PreColumbian, Asian, Jewelry
By Scollard Auctions
Dec 10, 2024
Brea, California, United States
December auction featuring quality examples of edged weapons, antique firearms, armour parts as well as ancient pre-Columbian. Wide variety of jewelry. Fossils and minerals. Filipino and African lots. Chinese and Korean pottery. There's something for everyone

LOT 46:

French Gilt & Blued Small Sword, 18th c.

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$ 200
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$250 - $350
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Auction took place on Dec 10, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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French Gilt & Blued Small Sword, 18th c.
European likely French gilt brass small sword circa mid to late 18th century. Handle in gilt brass with two shell at the guard and a double finger loop to the base of the handle. D shaped guard over grip fitted to pommel. Handle cast with scrolling and period motifs. Peened over pommel. Red leather to the base of the guard with a triangular cross-section blade heavily blued, ricasso to one side with inscriptions in French the length of the blade. Size 36" L, blade 29 1/2" L

Ex-Southern California Collection
Condition: typical loss and wear commensurate with and use.

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