Sapper's saber. Howling rooster head pommel handle (wear, shortened crest). Crosspiece with two dog-head quillons. Strong, flat-backed blade with remnant of Brescia signature, then saw-backed, then counter-edged. Leather belt with two brass fittings. Length 85.5 cm E.M. Blade heavily pitted, later scabbard. First Empire period.
Live Tuesday 24 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 79

Sapper's saber. Howling rooster head pommel handle (wear, shortened crest). Crosspiece with two dog-head quillons. Strong, flat-backed blade with remnant of Brescia signature, then saw-backed, then counter-edged. Leather belt with two brass fittings. Length 85.5 cm E.M. Blade heavily pitted, later scabbard. First Empire period.

Estimate
€500 - €600
Result
€659
Buyer's premium
30%
Sapper's saber. Howling rooster head pommel handle (wear, shortened crest). Crosspiece with two dog-head quillons. Strong, flat-backed blade with remnant of Brescia signature, then saw-backed, then counter-edged. Leather belt with two brass fittings. Length 85.5 cm E.M. Blade heavily pitted, later scabbard. First Empire period.
Sale
Military art and antique weapons
Tuesday 24 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris