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France, Revolution–Directoire period (1789–1799).
See original version (French)
169
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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.
Fittings in cast copper-plated brass with twenty flutes and no half-guard, the guard arm forming a right angle with the crossguard, and stamped with the Klingenthal cock and the cutler’s mark “COULAU”. The crossguard is hallmarked "D". Slightly curved blade, with a hollow edge and flat back, featuring a small fuller near the back and a light grey, mottled patina. No hallmarks or markings on the blade.
74 cm (blade 59.5 cm).
(Signs of wear and damage. Fairly good condition).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0027950 - 46
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