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LOT 256
Elaborate Gilded and Chiselled French Small Sword with Silver Grip - Dating to circa 1770, the blade is 32 inch long,
of tapering hollow triangular section
and has gilded floral patterns with niter
blue backgrounds, including a “vige/Land
marking. The steel hilt has scenes
of dogs, game, and foliage with gilt
backgrounds. The grip is formed of silver ribbon bound with silver wire wrap and includes silver wire turk’s heads at the guard and pommel. Scabbard absent. CONDITION: Fine with 90% plus of the original gilt finish remaining, attractive aged patina on the silver, patches of bright original niter blue, mix of silver-gray and a dark brown patina on the blade along with mild oxidation/pitting, smooth brown patina on the balance of the hilt, and general mild overall wear.
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Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 257
Fine Dagger with Elaborate French Royalty Themed
Carving -
Measuring 15 1/2
inches long, with a 10 1/2 inch trefoil blade with a needle point and wire etched
scrollwork. The hilt is carved
bone with scroll and leaf
motifs, and a cylindrical grip
decorated with a crown over
panel scenes of a royal/imperial eagle and a charging
knight. The sheath is of similar construction, with
raised scroll carving and the busts of four French kings;
1574), Henri III (reign 1574-1589) and Henri IV(reign 1589-1610).
CONDITION: Fine overall. The blade shows a mixed patina, with patches of oxidization, light pitting, and good detail in the etching. The furniture shows some minor age cracks and light chips and wear, but is generally solid with well detailed decoration.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 259
Dagger with Elaborate French Royalty Themed Decorative Carving
- Measuring 16 inches overall, with an 11 inch long trefoil blade with
a spear point and faint wire etching. The hilt is
constructed from either antique ivory or bone, with
the 4 inch wide crossguard topped out with fleur-de-lis quillions, cylindrical grip carved with a cherub holding a rose-accented laurel and a crown over three fleur-de-lis in an oval, a traditional symbol of France. The sheath is of similar construction with a tapered, conical profile, elaborately carved including busts of four French kings; Francois II (reign 1559-1560), Charles IX (reign 1560-1574), Henri III (reign 1574-1589) and Henri IV (reign 1589- 1610).
CONDITION: Very good overall. The blade has been polished, with traces of shallow pitting and fading of the etching. The furniture is very good, with some mended cracks in the guard and throat, fine aged color, mild handling marks overall, and strong detail in the carving.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 260
Antique Ivory Fitted Dagger with
Attractive French-Themed Carvings
- Measuring 15 1/4 inches overall, the dagger is
fitted with a 10 1/2 inch spear point blade with a
nearly flat cross section, 1 1/4
inches wide at the base and
without makers marks. The
crossguard is constructed from
antique ivory and measures 4 3/4 inches wide,
with the quillions sculpted in the form of serpents,
and the pommel similarly constructed with leaf motif
carving, and a deep green felt wrapped grip. The sheath is constructed from carved antique ivory with a green felt backing, the face bearing a deeply sculpted grotesque face, a crowned shield bearing three fleur-de-lis, and a bust of a bearded man wearing a laurel under a banner marked Franz II. The shield is a traditional symbol of France, today most directly connected to the Ile-de-France Region, and used as the overall French coat of arms from 1376-1589. During this time frame, one “Franz II” (or Francois II) served as King of France from 1559 to 1560 and King Consort of Scotland from 1558 to 1560; while he died too young for a solid beard, coinage during his reign was known to use the bust of his late father Henri II instead, who was depicted with a beard and a laurel. CONDITION: Good. The blade is good, with signs of cleaning, file marks on the length and traces of pitting near the tip. The grip is worn and faded around the center, with strong color at the ends and especially deep green on the back of the scabbard. The antique ivory shows stains and splitting appropriate to age, with some minor edge chips and good detail in the carvings.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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Francois II (reign 1559-1560), Charles IX (reign 1560-
LOT 258
Dagger with Elaborate
French Royalty Themed Decorative Carving -
Measuring 14 5/8 inches overall, with a 9 3/4 inch long
stiletto-style blade with a needle point, diamond blade
cross-section leading down to a 2 1/2 inch lozenge cross-section ricasso, with wire etched decoration. The hilt is constructed from either antique ivory or bone, with the 4 1/2 inch wide crossguard bearing leaf decoration and the cylindrical grip adorned with a crown over three fleur-de-lis in an oval, a traditional symbol of France. The sheath is of similar construction with a tapered, conical profile, and elaborately carved including busts of four French kings; Francois II (reign 1559-1560), Charles IX (reign 1560-1574), Henri III (reign 1574-1589) and Henri IV (reign 1589-1610).
CONDITION: Very good. The blade is fair and shows a mixed brown and gray patina, with some minor pitting. The furniture is very good, with an age crack in the pommel and good detail and color overall. The blade is a bit long for the sheath.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250