Furniture and Works of Art including the Peter Coldicott collection of corkscrews. - 9th September 2008

Lot 523A

A 19th century Austrian dress sword

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £190

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Description

A 19th century Austrian dress sword, with a 27.75in steel fullered blade, etched war trophies and foliage with initials under a crown, the brass handle with applied coat of arms entwined serpent guard and lion pommel, grip missing, with a collar having initials and 'Viribus Unitis', with scabbard.