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A Napoleon III rapier


Estimate

450 - 650


Session 1

29 June 2021



Description

Chiselled bronze guard of stylised motifs
Low relief Imperial Eagle to cup and bee pommel
Mother-or-pearl handle marks
Straight blade of pierced triangular section
Black parchment coated metal scabbard of brass decorative elements
France, ca. 1870
(losses and faults to scabbard, minor oxidization to blade, signs of wear)

Length: 96,5 cm


Category

Weapons



Closed Auction