SABER said of miner

Around 1780

France

Steel, brass, leather

Length: 81; Long. blade: 67 cm

Brass frame, rivet button cap and long tail.

Handle covered with sheepskin, with filigree.

Curved joining arch.

Two secondary branches in "S", oval top.

Half-curved blade with hollow pan and dorsal fuller at the fort, engraved with floral and foliate motifs, stamped: "MR" in an oval.

Leather scabbard with three brass fittings and bail ring.

Ref. : 3733

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