Arms and Armour Online Auction

June 23, 2011

LOT 24

Lot 24

French Damascened Sword, 18th century

French Damascened Sword, 18th century
Lot 24 Details
French Damascened Sword, 18th century

the strong of the fullered rapier blade gold inlaid with foliate scrolls to trailing vines, the hilt with pierced oval plate guard, crossed hatched gilt quillon, bright cut urn form pommel with remnants of chain, gilt twisted wire bound grip
length 37.5" — 95.3 cm.

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $288
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from the collection of Harrison M. Scheak, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

loss, bend to quillon

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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