A Fine French Five Ball Hilt Spadroon. 38 ½” overall, 33” slender blue & gilt straight blade decorated with trophies of arms. Five ball gilt hilt with star in side bar, cushion pommel engraved with bay leaves & chequered ebony grip, with gilt brass edges. Lacks scabbard.
Circa 1800
A very attractive high quality sword in good condition, possibly for a Naval Officer.