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CIRCA 1750
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A GERMAN SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD
Circa 1750
With slender blade of flattened hexagonal section (some rust-staining) with finely etched and gilt ornament over nearly half its length on each face involving martial trophies and figures of Mars, the hilt entirely of silver, including the grip, and boldly cast and chased in relief with rococo ornament framing musical and sporting trophies, and buildings, all on a punched ground and retaining traces of gilding, silversmith's mark IFS
29¾in. (75.6cm.) blade
Circa 1750
With slender blade of flattened hexagonal section (some rust-staining) with finely etched and gilt ornament over nearly half its length on each face involving martial trophies and figures of Mars, the hilt entirely of silver, including the grip, and boldly cast and chased in relief with rococo ornament framing musical and sporting trophies, and buildings, all on a punched ground and retaining traces of gilding, silversmith's mark IFS
29¾in. (75.6cm.) blade
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium