Description: Fine Antique Victorian Copy of European Officer's Smallsword c. 1700 Sword Rapier Saber War of Spanish Succession period and related to the English Marlborough pattern. Blade decorated with ribbon work and ciphers with vestiges continuing up the blade. Brass hilt deeply relief decorated with scrolls, classical figures and portrait busts. Wire wrapped grip. Handle parts are somewhat loose. Blade is 35.25" long with a rounded tip. Total length is 41". The War of Spanish Succession (1701-14) was fought as Spain was left without an heir to the throne upon the death of Charles II. Intermarriage of the families of the five great powers left both Habsburg and Bourbon heirs seeking the throne. Either would have resulted in a shift of balance of world power. Virtually all the European nations participated in the war which ended with the Treaty of Utrecht which stipulated that France and Spain should never be ruled by a common monarch. Many territorial concessions were made, including the acquisition of Gibraltar by Britain and the loss of the Spanish Netherlands to the Habsburgs. This sword probably would have served a Dutch officer. Vintage antique condition. Handle parts are somewhat loose. See photos for more.
Price: 224.99 USD
Location: Albany, New York
End Time: 2024-11-08T01:56:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Handedness: Single-Handed
Type: Rapier, Smallsword
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Handle Material: Brass
