A small-sword with gold-plated hilt, France, circa 1720 Slender double-edged thrusting blade (somewhat corroded in the middle) of flattened hexagonal section with remnants of gilt etching. Gold-plated bronze hilt with Régence decoration in relief. Original twisted silver wire grip winding and Turk's heads. Length cm. historic, historical, 18th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

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