Bidspirit auction | A Very Fine 18th C.

A Very Fine 18th C. French or English Silver Hilt - A very beautiful and large example with a fine quality solid silver hilt profusely decorated with chiseled floral motives. Fine braid copper wire grip, fully intact. Mounted with a very sturdy large blade of triangular section, etched with florals and war trophies. Better and stronger than average example, most likely worn through American Revolution by a higher rank officer of either side. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 42”, Blade Length : 35 1/2”