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BAYONET CAP
Probably France, 18th century
Steel, silver, wood, ivory and leather
Overall length: 44 cm
Bayonet length: 41 cm
Blade length: 26 cm
(old accident)
Straight, single-edged steel blade, engraved on the first third, formerly blued, with trophies of arms and foliage enhanced with gold, the heel marked with interlacing and palms. Hallmarked silver scroll ferrule.
Turned ivory spindle with marked bulb. Nickel silver trim.
The wooden scabbard is covered with brown leather and adorned with hallmarked silver trim.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref: OOLPUSZAU3