$250
Austrian, late 19th century. Court or dress sword with gilt brass lion's head pommel above mother of pearl veneered grips opposite twisted serpent amid oak leaves , clamshell guard with Imperial Austrian coat of arms with double headed Hapsburg eagle. Sword with straight double edged blade with engraved gilt foliates and military objects. Length of blade approximately 30.5". Overall length approximately 36".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30