Lot n° 435
Estimation :
500 - 700
EUR
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Beautiful light cavalry saber, Model AN IX, with an 880 mm c - Lot 435
Beautiful light cavalry saber, Model AN IX, with an 880 mm curved blade, flat back, and counter-edge,
signed “BARISON” on the back, brass three-pronged hilt with shuttle-shaped guard, Hercules’ club-shaped
crossguard, and a long-tailed cap; main prong stamped “F.B.” within a cartouche, wood tang with a surlied tip,
covered in shagreen and complete with its two olive-shaped grips, sturdy iron scabbard with two bands and a
lyre-shaped tip, the tip stamped “F.B.”, signs of wear, oxidation, ABE-BE, LT 1070 mm, France, Empire/Kingdom
of Italy period.
(BARISONI, a private Italian armorer who manufactured sabers for the Kingdom of Italy and the French army
until 1814).
Expert: Hervé MATOUS
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