A silver-hilted small-sword, German(?), circa 1790 Double-edged thrusting blade of flattened hexagonal section with lavish decorative etching over mostly preserved gilding. The silver hilt is chiselled in floral and diamond patterns. Sewn leather scabbard with smooth silver mountings and hallmark on the locket. 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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