A French gilt small-sword with chiselled hilt, circa 1780 Smooth triangular blade with a central ridge on one side. Knuckle-bow hilt chiselled in low relief against a gilt stippled background. Oval cartouches with martial trophies amid rocaille and floral decoration. Replacement grip winding. 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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