1847 model ship's sword

Kingdom of Piedmont, Sardinia

19th century

Steel, iron, leather, brass

Long. Total: 82; Long. Blade: 67.5 cm

Long-tailed cap, rivet-button dome, covered with sheet metal.

Nineteen-fluted rocket.

Tray finished with a palmette.

Slightly curved blade signed “A & E. HOLLER SOLINGEN” and hallmarked.

Black leather scabbard, button snap, “FC” stamped chape with lug.

Ref.: 5516

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