Bidspirit auction | French Gilt & Blued Small

French Gilt & Blued Small Sword, 18th C. - Europe, 18th century. Small sword with a straight double edged blade of lenticular or triangular form. The hilt has a pierced floral guard, open side bars, rounded quillon terminals, a wire wrapped grip, and an openwork pommel with raised floral decoration. Measurements 32”L blade 39”L overall Materials: Steel or iron, wire, gilt decoration, and remnants of bluing. Condition: Shows age, patina, oxidation, pitting, rubbing, and surface wear throughout. The grip wire appears loosened in areas, with wear and darkened patina to the hilt.