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An Unusual Silver-Hilted Small-Sword

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An Unusual Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Second Quarter Of The 18th Century, Possibly Russian With sharply tapering colichemarde blade of flattened hexagonal section changing to diamond section towards the point, the forte (light pitting) etched with panels of foliage on each side, hilt cast and chased in relief with foliage and raised flutes, the former against punched grounds, and comprising double shell-guard, large scrolled arms, downbent rear quillon, knuckle-guard, pommel of swelling form with tall button, and swelling grip bound with plain and twisted silver wire 82.3 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Dietrich Sturken Collection Christie's London, Antique Arms, 15 December 1982, lot 49 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

An Unusual Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Second Quarter Of The 18th Century, Possibly Russian With sharply tapering colichemarde blade of flattened hexagonal section changing to diamond section towards the point, the forte (light pitting) etched with panels of foliage on each side, hilt cast and chased in relief with foliage and raised flutes, the former against punched grounds, and comprising double shell-guard, large scrolled arms, downbent rear quillon, knuckle-guard, pommel of swelling form with tall button, and swelling grip bound with plain and twisted silver wire 82.3 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Dietrich Sturken Collection Christie's London, Antique Arms, 15 December 1982, lot 49 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Tags: Knives and Blades, Military Button, Badges, Medals & Pins, Militaria, Antique Arms, Sword, Button