Saber of superior officer of light cavalry model to the hunter. Handle covered with stingray. Mounting in gilded chased brass. Long-tailed cap with coat of arms of count. Guard with three branches and two auricles in shuttle. Curved quillon towards the point. Curved blade, with rounded back, counter-edge and hollow sides, acid engraved with foliage scrolls, trophies of arms and marked " Knecht in Solingen ". Iron scabbard with two large bracelets and ring in suite. Length of the blade : 84 cmBeautiful quality. B.E. Restoration period - Louis-Philippe.
Live Tuesday 12 April 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 139

Saber of superior officer of light cavalry model to the hunter. Handle covered with stingray. Mounting in gilded chased brass. Long-tailed cap with coat of arms of count. Guard with three branches and two auricles in shuttle. Curved quillon towards the point. Curved blade, with rounded back, counter-edge and hollow sides, acid engraved with foliage scrolls, trophies of arms and marked " Knecht in Solingen ". Iron scabbard with two large bracelets and ring in suite. Length of the blade : 84 cmBeautiful quality. B.E. Restoration period - Louis-Philippe.

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
€1,536
Buyer's premium
28%
Saber of superior officer of light cavalry model to the hunter. Handle covered with stingray. Mounting in gilded chased brass. Long-tailed cap with coat of arms of count. Guard with three branches and two auricles in shuttle. Curved quillon towards the point. Curved blade, with rounded back, counter-edge and hollow sides, acid engraved with foliage scrolls, trophies of arms and marked " Knecht in Solingen ". Iron scabbard with two large bracelets and ring in suite. Length of the blade : 84 cmBeautiful quality. B.E. Restoration period - Louis-Philippe.
Sale
Antique weapons and military memorabilia - M. B's collection and various
Tuesday 12 April 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris