Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
French Briquet Short Sword
- Price realized
- $315
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Weapons & Tools
- Sold
- July 13, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 3- JULY 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event
Lot description
French Briquet short sword, a 23.5” curving blade, with numerous black spots, marked at the spine “Manuftre R le du Klingenthal Fevrier 1817, inspection marks at right ricasso including “K” and “L”, the brass guard marked at the left above the ricasso "A, 4, small letter E, L, small N stamped over another letter, the left knuckle bow stamped "Versailles" where handle was likely manufactured, the right side marked above the ricasso "929 and small B", brass handle and pommel, housed in a brass mounted worn leather sheath, overall 30"l, 2.35lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.