NAVY OFFICER'S SWORD, model 1853 modified 1870, by the swordsmith BACKES ET DELACOURT, Third Republic. 32645
NAVAL OFFICER'S SABER, model 1853 modified 1870, by the swordsmiths BACKES AND DELACOURT, Third Republic. 32645
Gilt brass hilt. Two-branch guard forming an openwork shell with vegetal decoration and a naval anchor. Quillon shaped like a sea monster. Upper part of the guard branch openwork for the passage of the sword knot. Pommel with a long tail decorated with foliage and a series of scallop shells. Horn grip. Brass ferrule decorated with lines. Curved blade with ridge, length 74.5 cm, acid-etched with a rich vegetal decoration, a sun face, and a military trophy on the first half, stamped at the base with the oval stamp of François Backes and Delacourt with a sword and helmet with plume and the initials "FBD." Black varnished leather scabbard with three brass fittings decorated with lines. Chape adorned with an added anchor, with brass suspension ring and belt loop ring, and a ring for attachment to the belt. Central fitting with brass suspension ring and belt loop ring. Scabbard tip with a lyre-shaped cut brass drag.
France.
Third Republic (1870-1900).
Good condition, gilding absent.
Gilt brass hilt. Two-branch guard forming an openwork shell with vegetal decoration and a naval anchor. Quillon shaped like a sea monster. Upper part of the guard branch openwork for the passage of the sword knot. Pommel with a long tail decorated with foliage and a series of scallop shells. Horn grip. Brass ferrule decorated with lines. Curved blade with ridge, length 74.5 cm, acid-etched with a rich vegetal decoration, a sun face, and a military trophy on the first half, stamped at the base with the oval stamp of François Backes and Delacourt with a sword and helmet with plume and the initials "FBD." Black varnished leather scabbard with three brass fittings decorated with lines. Chape adorned with an added anchor, with brass suspension ring and belt loop ring, and a ring for attachment to the belt. Central fitting with brass suspension ring and belt loop ring. Scabbard tip with a lyre-shaped cut brass drag.
France.
Third Republic (1870-1900).
Good condition, gilding absent.
Price :
600,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 18,00 € | 80,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 24,00 € | 150,00 € |
| Shipping world | 63,00 € | 200,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
6,00 €
Reference :
32645
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).