French 18th Century Colichmarde
An early 18th century colichmarde style short sword, possibly French. The 84cm triform blade with traces of gilt detailing is in good condition with an overall patina and no pitting. The iron guard, handle and pommel are intricately pierced and decorated with rose and floral motifs. A copper wire bound grip with turks head decoration is solid with no movement. The overall length is 102cm.
Used approximately between 1680 and 1780, they are mentioned in Sir William Hope’s book of sword exercises in 1707, called a "Koningsberg blade". Retaining its popularity among naval officers they can also be seen carried in the court of King Louis XIV, and they were especially popular in America following its use by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
An early 18th century colichmarde style short sword, possibly French. The 84cm triform blade with traces of gilt detailing is in good condition with an overall patina and no pitting. The iron guard, handle and pommel are intricately pierced and decorated with rose and floral motifs. A copper wire bound grip with turks head decoration is solid with no movement. The overall length is 102cm.
Used approximately between 1680 and 1780, they are mentioned in Sir William Hope’s book of sword exercises in 1707, called a "Koningsberg blade". Retaining its popularity among naval officers they can also be seen carried in the court of King Louis XIV, and they were especially popular in America following its use by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
An early 18th century colichmarde style short sword, possibly French. The 84cm triform blade with traces of gilt detailing is in good condition with an overall patina and no pitting. The iron guard, handle and pommel are intricately pierced and decorated with rose and floral motifs. A copper wire bound grip with turks head decoration is solid with no movement. The overall length is 102cm.
Used approximately between 1680 and 1780, they are mentioned in Sir William Hope’s book of sword exercises in 1707, called a "Koningsberg blade". Retaining its popularity among naval officers they can also be seen carried in the court of King Louis XIV, and they were especially popular in America following its use by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.