Pre-Napoleonic 18th Century French Sword

An overall very nice probably mid-18th Century French sword, 73.5cm blade with remnants of fleur-de-lis maker's mark, firm in the hilt. The well decorated hilt good but a little bent and with one pas-de-ane ring missing, the grip a little loose. 0.435 Kg.

Please contact me for extra / full sized photos if required. My item reference number 374 / Box122-1m.

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Shipping:
Europe: €18 (excludes Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, etc.)
Rest of World: €30

I only use the local post office to send items; if you want a courier such as UPS, Fedex or DHL, YOU will have to organize and pay for it. I am quoting using the cheapest option, Economy, which is registered and provides basic tracking. Estimated delivery times are Europe (7 to 10 days), USA / Canada / Australasia (2 weeks). The price includes specialist packing (blade in a tube then packed within a double skinned rigid cardboard box) but does not include insurance; if you want this PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING. There are faster delivery options available including an express service; please let me know if you want details of such options.

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