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˜A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
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˜A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with slightly curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with hounds in pursuit of a boar and a stag on the respective faces and each within a framework of strapwork and foliage, silver hilt cast and chased with strapwork and fluting, comprising a pair quillons with globular terminals, outer ring-guard decorated with strapwork and tapering ivory grip of flattened oval section swelling towards the pommel, in its silver-mounted leather scabbard with silver locket and chape, and complete with its accompanying knife and fork, each with ivory grip en suite 35.8 cm; 14 1/8 in blade
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˜A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with slightly curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with hounds in pursuit of a boar and a stag on the respective faces and each within a framework of strapwork and foliage, silver hilt cast and chased with strapwork and fluting, comprising a pair quillons with globular terminals, outer ring-guard decorated with strapwork and tapering ivory grip of flattened oval section swelling towards the pommel, in its silver-mounted leather scabbard with silver locket and chape, and complete with its accompanying knife and fork, each with ivory grip en suite 35.8 cm; 14 1/8 in blade
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United Kingdom
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.