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THB18th Century French Small Sword
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
33.5" colichemarde blade with median ridge, 1.15" wide at ricasso. Etched and gilded forte with delicate intertwined patterns. Center panel depicting the sun and a winged man (Icasrus perhaps?) and the French motto: LA OU EST MON SOLEIL (translation: Where is my sun?), again suggesting Icarus and perhaps a play on the words "sun" and "son." 40" in overall length. Lovely silver-plated hilt measures 6.5" in length, with silver-plated brass boat shell guard with shell motif decorations. Silver-plated knuckle bow and pierced decorated pommel cap. Oval grip wrapped with twisted metal wire.
Good to very good. Blade has been cleaned in the European fashion, and has a medium pewter patina with scattered age discoloration and light surface oxidation. Etched decorations remain mostly present with strong traces of gold gilt. Guard slightly loose. Grip with most of the wire present.Condition
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