Officer's sword for a child - France - 18th century

Child's Officer's Sword
France
18th century
Steel, bronze, mother-of-pearl, brass
Long. total: 56.5; Long. blade: 47.5 cm

Steel blade with a rounded tip and a central ridge.
Openwork gilt bronze shell, chased with a head-pot in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves; and six flags.
Guard with two quillons.
Joint arch engraved with scrolling foliage.
Gilt bronze rocket chased with floral friezes.
Chiseled mother-of-pearl plaques.
Gilt bronze pommel, decorated with a palmette.
Chiseled brass scabbard with floral, foliate and geometric motifs.
Belt button.

Ref.: 6910

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