Lot 325
Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 16th of July 2014
A French 1816 patent Cavalry sabre with 38" blade, gilt guard PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN 1816 SWORD NOT 1810 AS ORIGINALLY CATALOGUED
Sold for £240Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 16th of July 2014
A French 1816 patent Cavalry sabre with 38" blade, gilt guard PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN 1816 SWORD NOT 1810 AS ORIGINALLY CATALOGUED
Sold for £240Condition report
There are pits to the blade and the scabbard is rusted. The blade has a slightly bent tip but is otherwise straight. There are no dents to the scabbard though it is quite heavily rusted. There is no jiggle to the pommel hand the grip wires are intact. A small part of the material on the handle is missing. Additional images of markings, sword hilt and scabbard added.