A smallsword, France, circa 1700 A slender ridged blade, with a short groove on both sides, bearing an illegible maker's inscription within. Openwork guard plate with floral engraving, and a similarly chiselled knucklebow. Grip with wire wrapping and braided ferrules. Length 103 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal,

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