France - Lot 164

France Naval officer saber, prairial an XII type Single-branch bronze mounting, ebony striated spindle (cracks) with quillon ending in the shape of a sea monster's head. Cross decorated with a naval anchor on a bundle of flags with a half-face of the Sun on a radiant background. Short-tailed cap decorated with laurel branches. Curved blade with flat back and hollow sides, engraved on thirds with military and floral trophies (missing and oxidized) Wooden scabbard sheathed in leather (missing) with two chased brass fittings, cap with half-round mermaid and spider webs on both sides, oxidation, bumps, missing gilding, wear restorations, blade undoubtedly reassembled at an early date. 19th century