A French silver-hilted small-sword, circa 1760 A triangular ridged Colichemarde blade (point slightly shortened), the broad forte displaying etched and gilded decoration and the motto "Vive le Roi". Richly engraved openwork knuckle-bow hilt with a decorative scrolls and blossoms around cartouches with vase motifs. Beautifully made grip with original silver wire winding. Length cm. historic, historical, 18th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, military, militaria, object, objects, still,

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