24th Jun, 2026 11:00
Live Sale: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, June 2026
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A FRENCH SMALL-SWORD WITH CHISELLED AND GILT HILT, MID-18TH CENTURY
with colichemarde blade (old wear and rust patination) of tapering hollow triangular section, the forte etched on both sides with panels of foliated strapwork, characteristic steel hilt chiselled in low relief with martial trophies on carriages being drawn by winged hounds (old wear), all against gold grounds, and grip bound with silver-gilt ribbon and two types of twisted silver wire between Turk’s heads, 81.6 cm blade
Sold for £600
with colichemarde blade (old wear and rust patination) of tapering hollow triangular section, the forte etched on both sides with panels of foliated strapwork, characteristic steel hilt chiselled in low relief with martial trophies on carriages being drawn by winged hounds (old wear), all against gold grounds, and grip bound with silver-gilt ribbon and two types of twisted silver wire between Turk’s heads, 81.6 cm blade
Auction: Live Sale: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, June 2026, 24th Jun, 2026
Including:
An important English Private Collection
Property of the Marquess of Anglesey from Plas Newydd, Anglesey
The Robert E Brooker Jr. Collection of Rare Antique Arms and Armour, Part V
Viewing
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Sunday 21st June: 12pm - 4pm
Monday 22nd June: 10am - 8pm (Drinks 6-8pm)
Tuesday 23rd June: 10am - 5pm
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