A Continental Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Mid-18th Century With tapering blade of flattened hexagonal section etched and gilt with a panel of symmetrical strapwork on each side towards the forte, the latter etched and gilt over both sides with a cherub holding a heart suspended from a cord above an indecipherable French inscription, a panel of foliated strapwork above and below, hilt cast and chased with rocailles in low relief and comprising double shell-guard, quillon block, downscrolled arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and swelling grip 81 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing