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Rare and Fine Antique Arms and Armour, Orders & Militaria

Thursday 11 December 2025 e Friday 12 December 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A Civil Official’s Smallsword, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 300 - 600

Sold

€ 656

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Stato Pontificio
length 95 cm.
Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section; at the forte a partially legible inscription “..SIANIES….FORI…..OVA,” and on the reverse “Recte faciendo neminem timeas” (“by acting rightly, you need fear no one”). Silver hilt, front valve bearing the papal insignia on trophies between two lion heads; quillon block with a griffin; quillon ending in a lion’s head; pommel in the form of a plumed helm. Wooden grip with mother-of-pearl scales. Leather scabbard with silvered mounts.

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