Lot 307A
Western Europe, France, ca. 1836 to 1848 CE. An excellent example of a French Model 1833 naval cutlass, featuring a robust closed cup iron hilt and a single-edged steel blade. Both sides of the blade are engraved with anchors above the ricasso. The guard is a fully enclosed knuckle bow or "cage" design, covered in its original black japanning, a protective lacquer applied during manufacture to prevent rusting. The spine is inscribed in cursive with "Manufacture Rle de Chatellerault," denoting royal manufacture under the monarchy (Rle = Royale = Royal). While the full date is partially rubbed, the visible "9bre" suggests it was made in November. This "Rle" marking confirms a production window between 1836 and 1848, after which "Rle" was replaced by "Nl" (for National). The quillon tab bears additional arsenal marks, though partially obscured by the japanning. A highly collectible naval weapon with the unmistakable silhouette of a swashbuckling pirate's blade. Size: 32" L x 4.5" W (81.3 cm x 11.4 cm); blade: 26.5" L x 1.5" W (67.3 cm x 3.8 cm)
This sword was part of a collection assembled by Alfred Atwater Blackman (1861-1928), an avid collector and connoisseur of historic arms. He was the grandson of Edwin Atwater (1808-1874), a prominent Canadian businessman and politician.
Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection, acquired via descent from grandfather, who collected from 1880 - 1910
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#194060
- Condition: Several chips along blade edge and tip. Patina and dust accumulation on the surface. Spine script has some rubbing but is mostly legible. Marks on quillon are covered with the black japanning. Choice and excellent.
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