PRUSSIAN NAVY OFFICER'S SWORD, model 1874, Late 19th - Early 20th century. 32652
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OFFICER'S SABER OF THE PRUSSIAN NAVY, model 1874, Late 19th - Early 20th century. 32652
Gilt bronze hilt. Guard with a wide branch forming a shell decorated with scrollwork on a sandblasted background, with a molded medallion of a fouled anchor topped by the Prussian imperial crown. Folding counter-guard. Pommel with a long tail shaped like a lion's head with ruby and emerald eyes. Ferrule decorated with scrollwork. Horn handle with brass filigree. Brown leather knot. Slightly curved blade with hollow edges, length 71 cm, signed at the base by the Eickhorn firm, acid-etched on both sides with a warship, vegetal decoration, and a fouled anchor topped by the imperial crown. Black varnished leather scabbard with three gilt brass fittings, the inner edges cut into festoons and decorated with lines. Chape and central fitting with gilt brass stud and ring for the suspension strap. The tip of the scabbard finished with a blade shaped like a lyre.
Two gilt brass suspension strap hooks included.
Germany.
Late 19th - Early 20th century.
Very good condition, slight wear on the blade, filigree replaced at a later date.
Gilt bronze hilt. Guard with a wide branch forming a shell decorated with scrollwork on a sandblasted background, with a molded medallion of a fouled anchor topped by the Prussian imperial crown. Folding counter-guard. Pommel with a long tail shaped like a lion's head with ruby and emerald eyes. Ferrule decorated with scrollwork. Horn handle with brass filigree. Brown leather knot. Slightly curved blade with hollow edges, length 71 cm, signed at the base by the Eickhorn firm, acid-etched on both sides with a warship, vegetal decoration, and a fouled anchor topped by the imperial crown. Black varnished leather scabbard with three gilt brass fittings, the inner edges cut into festoons and decorated with lines. Chape and central fitting with gilt brass stud and ring for the suspension strap. The tip of the scabbard finished with a blade shaped like a lyre.
Two gilt brass suspension strap hooks included.
Germany.
Late 19th - Early 20th century.
Very good condition, slight wear on the blade, filigree replaced at a later date.
Reference :
32652
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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).