THE FIRST EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE SECOND CIRCA 1800
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TWO SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORDS
The first early 18th Century, the second circa 1800
The first with tapering blade of hollow triangular secion (pitted) retaining some etched decoration on each side of the forte, the hilt cast in relief with putti and elaborate martial trophies, the grip bound with twisted silver wire; the second with blade of hollow triangular section, slender hilt pierced with circular elements bordered by studs, and solid shell and grip, the latter with faceted horizontal and diagonal bands
25¾in. (65.4cm.) and 34¼in (87cm.) blades (2)
The first early 18th Century, the second circa 1800
The first with tapering blade of hollow triangular secion (pitted) retaining some etched decoration on each side of the forte, the hilt cast in relief with putti and elaborate martial trophies, the grip bound with twisted silver wire; the second with blade of hollow triangular section, slender hilt pierced with circular elements bordered by studs, and solid shell and grip, the latter with faceted horizontal and diagonal bands
25¾in. (65.4cm.) and 34¼in (87cm.) blades (2)
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