Lot 143 , A pair of 19th century French Cavalry swords, length with scabbards 46in.

A pair of 19th century French Cavalry swords, inscribed Klingenthal Mars 1815 and Juin 1829, length with scabbards 46in.
Estimate £600-800

Scabbard oxidised and a little scuffed but overall intact, grip has lost most of its wire banding, but otherwise looks original, blade with some spotting but has been oiled, dated 1829 and has a subtle curve to the blade

The 1816 sword has a straight blade, scabbard oxidised and with scratching and denting but otherwise good, grip has lost its wire braiding otherwise good, blade with some spotting and oxidisation.




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Sold for £600