In very good overall condition, a rare Trafalgar era French Admiral’s Sword.
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Model An XII (1803), this sword was around for the Battle of Trafalgar and, who knows, was perhaps present during Lord Horatio Nelson’s finest and last hour.
The now plain / patinated 31 inch blade has some wear, possibly very slight nicks, to the cutting edge, a little loose in the hilt (not much). The superb hilt has most of its gilt remaining. The guard with a large anchor to the back, Neptune holding his trident to one side of the cross guard’s forte with an anchor to the obverse, and a Napoleonic era Greek-Roman style French senior officer’s plumed helmet to the pommel. The golden grip wire is a little wayward in places but seemingly all there.
Go on, try and find another to buy at any price. Incredibly, just was £? (too late, now sold), but don’t blink (grab it quick). Please quote item reference AH63. Further / full sized images available upon request. Tube 1827-101×16 (2.178).
