A VENETIAN ETCHED PROCESSIONAL GLAIVE OF THE PALACE GUARD
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A VENETIAN ETCHED PROCESSIONAL GLAIVE OF THE PALACE GUARD

CIRCA 1700

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A VENETIAN ETCHED PROCESSIONAL GLAIVE OF THE PALACE GUARD
CIRCA 1700
With 32 ¼ in. (82 cm.) head etched on each side and retaining traces of original gilt ground on one side, on original 71 in. (180 cm.) wooden haft retaining original crimson velvet covering heightened with studs and with two tassels
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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