THE FIRST EARLY 20TH CENTURY; THE SECOND LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A DUTCH HUNTING SWORD; AND A BELGIAN HUNTING SWORD
THE FIRST EARLY 20TH CENTURY; THE SECOND LATE 19TH CENTURY
The first with etched polished blade decorated with game animals and birds and signed Frans Pauwels Hofleverancier te 's Gravenhage, white metal hilt cast in relief including shell guard applied with the arms of the Netherlands in silver, the quillons with dog's head terminals, lion's head pommel and mother-of-pearl grip scales, in its original scabbard complete with original byknife; The second with etched blade signed MJ. Chaunon Fabricant a Liege, white metal hilt cast in relief, the quillons with dog's head terminals, the pommel formed as a crown, carved ivory grip and in its original engraved white metal scabbard
47.7 cm. and 55.4 cm. blades (2)
THE FIRST EARLY 20TH CENTURY; THE SECOND LATE 19TH CENTURY
The first with etched polished blade decorated with game animals and birds and signed Frans Pauwels Hofleverancier te 's Gravenhage, white metal hilt cast in relief including shell guard applied with the arms of the Netherlands in silver, the quillons with dog's head terminals, lion's head pommel and mother-of-pearl grip scales, in its original scabbard complete with original byknife; The second with etched blade signed MJ. Chaunon Fabricant a Liege, white metal hilt cast in relief, the quillons with dog's head terminals, the pommel formed as a crown, carved ivory grip and in its original engraved white metal scabbard
47.7 cm. and 55.4 cm. blades (2)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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