Lot #319 - Kingdom Of Saxony Cavalry Officer'S Sabre
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2012 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:05 May 2012 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:319
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Lot Description:Kingdom Of Saxony Cavalry Officer'S Sabre
exc 34½" curved blade with spear point, pipe back & beautiful damascus finish; top edge of blade, near ricasso marked BY M.NEUMANN BERLIN & HOFLIEFERNT (supplier to the court); beautifully cast brass hilt with stirrup guard inset with crest of King of Saxony; crossed lancers on languets; elaborate lion's head pommel with red jewelled eyes; v. ornate cross pc; hilt & guard retain 95% orig gilt finish; blk fish skin grips bound with woven silver wire; all complete with correct steel scabbard; exc cond. C.1890. -
Notes:L/R
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Estimate:A$1,500 - 1,800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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