A French silver-hilted small-sword with scabbard, Rennes, circa 1750 Hollow triangular blade with gilt ornamental etching at the forte and the maker's inscription, "Duprée a Paris". Elegant all-silver hilt with beautiful relief and a guard plate turned up on one side. Several silver marks stamped on the arms of the hilt. Sharkskin-covered wooden scabbard with two silver suspension fittings, and an iron chape. Length 96 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, milit,
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