$2,938
French Gilt Bronze Handled Small Sword, late 19th century, the grip with flowering vines on stippled ground, ending in a leopard's mask, with short reeded quillions, the red morocco sheath topped by a gilt cartouche of a hound seated by a tree suspending a snared hare and a scroll engraved endcap, mounted with metallic stitched waist sash, the watered steel blade etched and gilded with cartouches of game, scrolls, and military trophies, sword lg. 24 1/2 in.
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Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-07-19