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    Sale 1319

    The Russell B. Aitken Collection of Silver Trophies, Vintage

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    4 April 2003

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    • A SWORD IN THE STYLE OF A GENE
    Lot 709

    A SWORD IN THE STYLE OF A GENERAL OFFICER'S 'SABRE DE RECOMPENSE', DIRECTORY STYLE

    COMPOSITE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 11,352

    Estimate

    USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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    A SWORD IN THE STYLE OF A GENERAL OFFICER'S 'SABRE DE RECOMPENSE', DIRECTORY STYLE
    Composite, late 19th Century
    Slightly-curved pipe-back blade, decorated in relief along the blade and in a panel each side at forte (with traces of gilding), gilt hilt in Garde à la Marengo style, with chequered grips, curved pommel with lion's mask finial (hilt slightly defective), steel scabbard with ornate gilt mounts, one of these inscribed on back PIRMET, FABRIQUANT D'ARMES, RUE DE RICHELIEU A PARIS
    32in. blade

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    Lot Essay

    The style is that of the swords given by Napoleon to five generals after the battle of Marengo (1800)

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