Category Archives: Weapon

Louis XIV French Classic Smallsword

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

This early French smallsword (ca. 1655 C.E.) has few parallels.  Its style reflects early French Classicism from the reign of Louis XIV, and was likely made in Paris.  Its hilt features ornate foliage and figure motifs executed in gold inlay, … Continue reading →

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Rococo smallsword with foliate and spiral motifs, ca. 1755

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