NAPOLEONIC FIRST EMPIRE OFFICERS SWORD.

NAPOLEONIC FIRST EMPIRE OFFICERS SWORD. Classic Napoleonic officers sword in overall fine condition. Grip is checkered ebony and exhibits only one small dent and minor chipping at top of grip. Pommel of hilt shows lion holding knuckle bow in his mouth. Languets show faces of helmeted soldier. Scabbard is brass mounted leather exhibiting classic raised relief Napoleonic mounts with panoplies of arms. Scabbard shows separation at stitching above drag for about 3”. Does not affect the overall aesthetics of this sword. CONDITION: 30” slightly curved blade is excellent with blue and gold panels exhibiting flora motifs. Blue and gold is 90% complete. Overall a very fine example exhibiting 90%+ original gilding on mounts and hilt. Drag exhibits wear to bottom from rubbing. 4-51081 JS49 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	623	$1,897.00	NAPOLEONIC FIRST EMPIRE OFFICERS SWORD. Classic Napoleonic officers sword in overall fine condition. Grip is checkered ebony and exhibits only one small dent and minor chipping at top of grip. Pommel of hilt shows lion holding knuckle bow in his mouth. Languets show faces of helmeted soldier. Scabbard is brass mounted leather exhibiting classic raised relief Napoleonic mounts with panoplies of arms. Scabbard shows separation at stitching above drag for about 3”. Does not affect the overall aesthetics of this sword. CONDITION: 30” slightly curved blade is excellent with blue and gold panels exhibiting flora motifs. Blue and gold is 90% complete. Overall a very fine example exhibiting 90%+ original gilding on mounts and hilt. Drag exhibits wear to bottom from rubbing. 4-51081 JS49 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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