Auction on
24 September 2023 - 13:00 (CEST) -
32, avenue Maunoury - 41000 Blois
Sporting a gold hilt, a magnificent sword evokes the role of the monarchy's key servants and the necessary overhaul of the King's household under the Restoration in France.
Ceremonial sword, 1815, gold hilt, " tête de bébé 2 " test mark and other marks obliterated, turned blade, reptile skin covered scabbard, green morocco covered carrying case, total l. without scabbard 95 cm/37.4 in, gross weight without scabbard 544 g.
Estimate: €120,000/150,000
Ceremonial sword, 1815, gold hilt, " tête de bébé 2 " test mark and other marks obliterated, turned blade, reptile skin covered scabbard, green morocco covered carrying case, total l. without scabbard 95 cm/37.4 in, gross weight without scabbard 544 g.
Estimate: €120,000/150,000
This extraordinarily opulent weapon has remained in the family of its first owner until now, as part of what its members respectfully called "the Vergennes Treasure". The remarkable sword boasts an illustrious pedigree: in 1815 it was given to Constantin Gravier, Comte de Vergennes (1761-1832), by King Louis XVIII himself. The aristocrat, commander of the gate guards, received…
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