Auction 95 Antiques & Works of Art

457

A Napoleon III ceremonial Rapier


Estimate

400 - 600


Session 2

5 March 2020



Description

Chiselled bronze guard of foliage motifs
Raised Imperial Eagle decoration to cup and bumble bee pommel
Mother-of-pearl grip
Triangular pierced straight blade
Black parchment coated metal scabbard with brass locket and chappe
France, 19th century
(losses and faults to scabbard, mild oxidation to blade, signs of wear)

Length: 95 cm (total) 80 cm (lâmina)


Category

Weapons



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