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Lot 1322:French Relief Chiseled Lutz Marked Smallsword with Gilt Hilt

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1322:French Relief Chiseled Lutz Marked Smallsword with Gilt Hilt

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Ornate French Relief Chiseled Lutz Marked Smallsword with Gilt Hilt

Reaching the pinnacle of its popularity in the late 17th century and early 18th century, the smallsword was an evolution of the rapier into a weapon that was more comfortably carried every day. During this period, most European gentleman of well-repute could be found carrying such weapons, both for protection and as an outward display of their status. Likely made in the 18th century, this specific example shows a level of ornateness that would be expected of a gentleman of high standing. It measures approximately 39 1/2 inches overall with a triangular cross section, hollow ground blade that measures approximately 33 inches. Both sides of the blade on the forte bear the engraved "Lutz" maker's mark as well as what appears to be their address/locations in French, and there are light flourishes of floral scroll above both markings. The hilt is extensively relief chiseled with floral and martial motifs, as well as neo-classical columns, with the background gilt filled. The guard is of the dual clamshell type with dual pas d'ane and a D-shaped knuckle guard. The grip shows the same relief chiseled motifs as the remainder of the hilt and the pommel is spherical. The scabbard is absent.

ConditionVery good, the blade is mostly bright with some scattered light speckling of grey patina and the some of the markings slightly softened with age. The grip is very fine with most of the elevated iron showing an attractive brown-grey patina and most of the gilt finish in the background remaining. This is a very attractive example of French craftsmanship from around the 18th century!
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Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1413
Catalog page255
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