Lot 45
  • 45

AN ENGLISH OR HANOVERIAN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD CIRCA 1790

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • overall 97cm., blade 78cm.
curved fullered damascened blade with gilt mock Eastern hieroglyphs, chased stirrup guard with flat pommel cap and black ebony grip with copper twist wire binding, black leather scabbard with steel mounts

Provenance

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 13 October 2005, lot 3666.

Condition

Blade generally good, centre of blade with dark areas of pitting. Hilt is clean and in generally good condition with some dark rust staining, grip very good. Metal scabbard mounts in good condition, leather work with holes and scuffing.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Rectangular brass inventory tag, number 68