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SABRE D'OFFICIER DE CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE Présumé pour un officier américain au

Estimate2 000 - 3 000
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LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE Presumed for an American officer in the service of France. Gilt and chased copper mount.
Eagle-head pommel.
Curved jointed bow with scroll decoration, oreillon cruise with palmette decoration.
Curved quillon ending in a button.
Fluted walrus-tooth spindle.
Curved blade with hollow sides, engraved in thirds and blue remnants. Brass scabbard with two bracelets and suspension rings.
The scabbard is engraved with a geometric design of palm leaves and spider web.
Early 19th century.
Total length : 89 cm