City or court sword
France
18th century
Iron
Long. total: 92; Long. blade: 75.5 cm
Olive-shaped pommel with diamond-shaped facets.
Thickened joint arc in the middle.
Quillon ending in a curved flat surface.
Donkey's-foot branches.
Fluted rocket.
Oval tray with a beaded frieze on the edge, foliate motif inset on top.
Red felt tie.
Triangular blade signed "Couleaux & Cie Klingenthal", hallmarked.
Ref.: 6577
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