Light cavalry officer’s sabre, circa 1800.

Brass and ebony mountings.
A melon-ribbed pommel, a rounded and hollowed-out joint arch, an almond-shaped crossguard and a curved quillon.
Quilled
ebony tang. Curved blade with hollow sides, counter-cut edge, engraved, gilded and blued to one-third.
Brass scabbard with two bands.
France, Consulate period.
Total length: 97 cm.

Expert: Alban Degrave