A splendid court sword, Metz, circa 1750 A triangular thrusting blade, a small piece broken out of one side in the upper third. Etched decoration on the base of the with a barely legible maker's inscription and the place name "Metz". Chiselled iron knucklebow hilt with fine vine and vase ornamentation. There are two hounds depicted on the pommel. Original silver wire grip winding with braided ferrules. Length 92 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipp,

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