Superior officer's sword model 1817 with chasing,... Lot 49

Superior officer's sword model 1817 with chasing, modified under the July Monarchy. Handle covered with silver filigree chagrin. Gilded and chased brass mounting, one-branch guard with oak leaf decoration. Keyboard with the great arms of France on a bundle of six flags (the fleurs-de-lis were removed under the July Monarchy). Quillon with lion's head. Counter-keyboard with pump. Beautiful blade with median edge, signed on the heel "Biset Sculpsit" and Manufre Rale de Klingenthal", richly engraved on the half with foliage scrolls, trophies of arms, a shield with a grenade and a barrel marked "Honneur et Patrie" and another with the monogram "LR". Leather scabbard with two gilded brass fittings. B.E. Restoration period - July Monarchy.