Bidspirit auction | A RARE FRENCH SMALLSWORD

A RARE FRENCH SMALLSWORD - The robust steel hilt finely wrought with recurved guard and scalloped, pierced guard and large rings. The long blade of trefoil section with rectangular forte inscribed COULAUX A KLINGENTHAL and struck with a G beneath a star. In its fragmentary scabbard, mounts intact, some leather lacking, blade with areas of pitting. 19th century. Overall length 105cm./ 41 3/8 inches. Condition III