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225 - France, Louis Philippe (1830–1848) – Second Empire (1852–187…
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Estimate €80 - €120
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Description
France, Louis Philippe (1830–1848) – Second Empire (1852–1870). Sword of the railway company operating the "PARIS-SCEAUX" line, without scabbard. Fittings in cast brass, cylindrical handle in brown horn, crossguard with straight, rounded quillons; the body knot bears the inscription "LA LOI" on one side and "P * S" for "PARIS * SCEAUX" on the other. Tie missing. White blade with stains and traces of oxidation, double-edged with two fuller grooves, no maker’s mark or hallmark. 61 cm (Blade 48.5 cm). (Wear and minor signs of use; uncommon sword; variant derived from the so-called 1838 model administrative swords (?), in fairly good condition). Note: The "PARIS-SCEAUX" railway line was established on 21 February 1845 and was inaugurated on 7 June 1846. It was 37.8 km long and initially linked Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris to the town of Sceaux.
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About the sale Nice militaria sale
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 10:30 AM
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