European Silver Hilted Smallsword, Third Quarter 18th C

Featuring silver hilt comprised of assymetrical shell guard with raised borders, pas d’ane, spirally twisted teardrop-shaped rear quillon, and knuckle bow connecting with the faceted ovoid pommel. Grip wrapped with alternating twisted copper wire and double rows of fine twisted silver wire; small pommel button. Hollow-ground 31″ (78.7 cm) colichemarde blade of triangular section with 3/4 length central fuller on one side, tapering to a very sharp point and retaining traces of etched stands of arms. Very good condition, the blade cleaned bright, silver polished, and guard with minor scratches. Guard and grip with slight movement. Overall length 37″ (94 cm). A quality getleman’s sidearm of the American Revolution period.