A French silver-mounted small-sword, circa 1780, Gilt blade of triangular section, slightly stained, etched and blued. Silver hilt with part-openwork design and flower ornaments in fine relief, grip elaborately wrapped with wire and bands both made of silver. Velvet-covered scabbard with smooth silver fittings and suspension chain with belt clasp, the clasp with monogram "JB". Length 102 cm. sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, me, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 18th, blade, century, french, gilt, silver-mounted, small-sword, triangular
