Very Fine Prestige Hunting Sword, France 19 C.

A very fine hunting sword, most probably French, mid – late 19 C. Well made blade of diamond cross section with two central fullers. Heavily gilded brass handle depicting a group of dogs (and/or other mammals) in a fighting scene, with an elephant shaped pommel. The cross guard is shaped like two kneeling dogs with an engraved unidentified crowned emblem at the center.

Leather covered scabbard with gilded locket and a chiseled frog and a gilded chape with a shell tip.

Blade 17 ½ inches (44 cm). Total length 24 ½ inches (65 cm). Very good condition. Minor blackened spots on the blade with very minor pitted spots. All executed in top quality luxurious workmanship.