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314 - France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848).
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Estimate €50 - €100
Description
France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848). Sword of inspectors and senior officers of the health services, model of 15 November 1837, without scabbard. Gilded bronze mount; the joint arch is decorated with a ring of small flowers at its centre, surrounded by oak and olive leaves, and dividing at its base into two branches. The quillon ends in a lion’s muzzle. Filigree-worked horn tang (filigree missing). Kidney-shaped guard featuring a cock within a wreath of oak leaves against a background of six flags; folding counter-guard (missing). Double-edged blade with a lozenge-shaped cross-section. L. 98 cm Signs of wear and damage.
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About the sale Paintings – Works of art – 20th-century art – Asian art – Books & Cartoons
Auction location
Auction time 07/16/2026 at 9:30 AM
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