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Thursday 25 September 2025 e Friday 26 September 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A rare nobleman's smallsword decorated with stones, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 450 - 650

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Information

Europa
length 100,3 cm.
Straight blade of diamond-shaped section and a lenticular-shaped tang. The hilt is made of polished iron or steel. The butt-plate is elliptical with a border decorated with notches, decorated on the hollow side with rays and petals made of copper bars edged with brilliant-cut stones. In the centre, a thick frame enriched with a circle of diamonds border the block. Quillon, guard, block, grip and pommel decorated en suite. With rosettes or bands of brilliant-cut stones. Grip and pommel also featuring segments with copper fullers and bars with frieze similar to that of the butt-plate. Apparently only one stone is missing. No scabbard. In the English style very popular between the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Condition report

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