Sword attributed to the Brest port gendarmerie. 
Cast spindle entirely decorated with laurel frieze. Melon-ribbed pommel. Single-branch guard. Beautiful keyboard with anchor motif (glued back) and "Port de Brest" engraved banner. Straight blade with gutters and median edge. 
Leather scabbard (restored) with two brass fittings. 
Length: 96 cm.
A.B.E. Third Republic.
Live Tuesday 24 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 158

Sword attributed to the Brest port gendarmerie. Cast spindle entirely decorated with laurel frieze. Melon-ribbed pommel. Single-branch guard. Beautiful keyboard with anchor motif (glued back) and "Port de Brest" engraved banner. Straight blade with gutters and median edge. Leather scabbard (restored) with two brass fittings. Length: 96 cm. A.B.E. Third Republic.

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
Sword attributed to the Brest port gendarmerie. Cast spindle entirely decorated with laurel frieze. Melon-ribbed pommel. Single-branch guard. Beautiful keyboard with anchor motif (glued back) and "Port de Brest" engraved banner. Straight blade with gutters and median edge. Leather scabbard (restored) with two brass fittings. Length: 96 cm. A.B.E. Third Republic.
Sale Tuesday 24 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris