JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 10 December 2024 - 10:00 AM start
A 19thC Prussian M1811 'Blucher' sabre,
Realised: $2,000 plus premium
Lot Details
from the early to mid-19th century. Based on the British 1796 light cavalry sabre. With heavy 33" (825mm) blade, marked ‘221/Crown/JW’ to the blade back, the hilt with fluted wooden grip with steel stirrup guard and riveted back strap with langets. With steel scabbard. Numerous armoury stamps to crossguard front and leading face as well as scabbard throat. Such swords were often reissued numerous times to different units. VGC.
