FRENCH, CIRCA 1760
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Another, With Silver Hilt
French, Circa 1760
The blade of hollow triangular section, the forte lightly etched with scrollwork and 'Claud du Cocq Md. Fourbisseur Du Roy et des ambassadeurs au Coin des rues de la Comedie Francaise et Celle de St. andré des arts à Paris', the hilt cast and pierced with interlaced beadwork (rubbed) involving small rococo scrolls, the grip struck with Paris assay and maker's marks (guard distorted)
33½in. (85.2cm.) blade
French, Circa 1760
The blade of hollow triangular section, the forte lightly etched with scrollwork and 'Claud du Cocq Md. Fourbisseur Du Roy et des ambassadeurs au Coin des rues de la Comedie Francaise et Celle de St. andré des arts à Paris', the hilt cast and pierced with interlaced beadwork (rubbed) involving small rococo scrolls, the grip struck with Paris assay and maker's marks (guard distorted)
33½in. (85.2cm.) blade