A SMALL-SWORD, PROBABLY FRENCH, MID-18TH CENTURY with two-stage blade etched and gilt over the gr

A SMALL-SWORD, PROBABLY FRENCH, MID-18TH CENTURY with two-stage blade etched and gilt over the greater part of its surface with classical figures, a crown, sunbursts, scrolls and foliage and retaining some blued finish, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising compressed globular quillon, knuckle-guard, outer ring-guard and globular pommel all decorated with scrolls, scallop patterns and scales, solid grip en suite with the hilt, and retaining traces of gilding throughout, in an associated leather-covered wooden scabbard with matching mounts, possibly associated 75.5cm; 29 3/4in blade