3507 18th CENTURY FRENCH HUNTING SWORD OR CUTTOE.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 05 @ 18:49UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Overall length: 27 1/4". Blade length: 22 1/4". Plain blade with a single narrow fuller near the spine. There is a stamped fleur d'lis. Brass hilt with a sharply turned down counterguard featuring what appears to be Dionysus & Cupid. The ricasso shows a similar scene as noted on the counterguard. The sword has a replaced pendulous quillon and a knuckle bow that emulates the decoration on the rest of the sword. Brass pommel with linear decoration. Dark wood, fluted grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark overall patina with scattered spots of moderate pitting. Hilt has a deep patina and remains quite solid. (02-20092/BF). $600-1,000.