26th Mar, 2024 10:00
SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION
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A SCARCE WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH ARMY TAMBOUR (DRUM) MAJOR'S MAMELUKE OR SWORD
74cm curved blade decorated with foliate sprays and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage, fluted and reeded horn grip, contained in its gilt scabbard, the hanger mounts finely decorated with the head of Minerva, complete with copper gilt box chain hangers. See Aries No.2 1970 Figs. 3a-3d for a similar example.
Sold for £1,100
74cm curved blade decorated with foliate sprays and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage, fluted and reeded horn grip, contained in its gilt scabbard, the hanger mounts finely decorated with the head of Minerva, complete with copper gilt box chain hangers. See Aries No.2 1970 Figs. 3a-3d for a similar example.
Auction: SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 26th Mar, 2024
Virtual Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria auction. No bidding in person.
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Monday 18th of March to Monday 25th of March.
