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France, Revolution–Directoire period (1789–1799).
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168
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France, Revolution–Directoire period (1789–1799).
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
France, Revolution–Directoire period (1789–1799).
Infantry Grenadier sabre, known as the ‘Briquet’, 1767 model, of Revolutionary-era manufacture, without scabbard.
Brass-plated mount with twenty flutes and no half-guard. The guard arm forms a right angle with the crossguard and is stamped with the Klingenthal cock. It is stamped “No. 22” with a small flaming bomb. Flat blade with a flat back, featuring a mottled grey patina and traces of oxidation. Traces of a manufacturer’s mark on the back, “Manuf…”, illegible.
72.5 cm (blade 59 cm).
(Signs of wear and use; in fairly good condition).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0027950 - 43
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