French Court Sword
02 December 2020
Description

Believed to be around the 2nd napoleonic era, not confirmed. There is a W or M on the pearl grip. There is also a CLK, which is possibly a maker's mark. The blade is blued partially and the handle is brass. Original scabbard, about 29". The whole sword is about 34".

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 2 hours
By George
Dec 02, 09:47 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,000 - $2,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear Roderick,

Thank you for your email and I wish you a Happy New Year 2021. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.

The presented object appears to be a highly decorated sword made and used by a public official in the Kindom of Bavaria under the reign of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria (1806-1825). The sword has a gilt and decorated hilt and mother of pearl as grips. Also, we see the coat of arms of the Kingdom Bavaria (escutcheon of white and blue) and the monogram "M" with a crown for Maximian I as king. The blade is partially gilt, blued, and etched.
This piece was made under the reign of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria between 1806-1825).
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 1.000 to 2.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
Georg

Roderick liu Dec 03, 02:27 UTC

What other stamps are needed? I've included the insignia on the grip and also the maker's mark. Should I get some closer pictures of those or take some more of the decorations?

Roderick liu Dec 05, 04:35 UTC

I uploaded more images

Roderick liu Dec 12, 07:31 UTC

Hello,
Any updates?
Thanks

George Dec 12, 22:32 UTC

Dear Roderick,

Thank you for the images and your patience. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal. I think I can identify the time and region for which this sword was made for but wait for the last info. Hopefully, I can send you at least on Monday the estimation with the needed comparables.

With kind regards,
Georg

Roderick liu Jan 11, 08:42 UTC

Hello Georg,

Sorry for the lost of contact, I was busy recently. Any news as of recent? Thanks

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