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Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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An 1864 model cavalry sabre with rare and powerful blade, Third quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 98,5 cm.
Large, round, sturdy, single-and short false-edged blade, with hollow tip on the back, surface with double fuller on both sides; the fuller next to the back divided into two grooves in the central segment. Engraved on both sides of the blade over the half length: the left side with the motto "DIFENDE I DEBOLI E ABBATTE IL SUPERBO" placed between racemes and trophies of arms, flags and shields; the right side with the inscription "IL 15 GIUGNO 1861 / DIO TI SALVI" (defects). With remains of not clearly legible letters on both sides at the base. Iron hilt with four loop-guards. Long smooth cap. Ebony grip with checkered sectors (a small missing part). Matching iron scabbard with two lugs (repair on the back side). Pitting, signs of use and time. Interesting.

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