A fine French small-sword with chiselled hilt, circa 1780 Slender blade of triangular section. Elaborately chiselled and fire-gilt iron hilt lavishly embellished with flowers, scrolling foliage, weapons and musical instruments. Grip with elaborate wire winding and Turk's heads. Length 102 cm. historic, historical, 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, 18th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 586px × 5147px
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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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