Lot Essay
The style is that of the swords given by Napoleon to five generals after the battle of Marengo (1800)
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COMPOSITE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A SWORD IN THE STYLE OF A GENERAL OFFICER'S 'SABRE DE RECOMPENSE', DIRECTORY STYLE
Composite, late 19th Century
Slightly-curved pipe-back blade, decorated in relief along the blade and in a panel each side at forte (with traces of gilding), gilt hilt in Garde à la Marengo style, with chequered grips, curved pommel with lion's mask finial (hilt slightly defective), steel scabbard with ornate gilt mounts, one of these inscribed on back PIRMET, FABRIQUANT D'ARMES, RUE DE RICHELIEU A PARIS
32in. blade
Composite, late 19th Century
Slightly-curved pipe-back blade, decorated in relief along the blade and in a panel each side at forte (with traces of gilding), gilt hilt in Garde à la Marengo style, with chequered grips, curved pommel with lion's mask finial (hilt slightly defective), steel scabbard with ornate gilt mounts, one of these inscribed on back PIRMET, FABRIQUANT D'ARMES, RUE DE RICHELIEU A PARIS
32in. blade