A Fine French Steel Small Sword with Blue & Gilt Blade.
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40” overall, 33” curved triangular section etched blade with gilt miniature fleur-de-lys against a blued ground almost to the tip, faceted dish shaped steel hilt with silver wire and gilt ribbon bound grip with Turks' heads. In its steel mounted leather scabbard. Weight 300g.
Circa 1770.
Very pretty sword in good condition.