An Austrian officials' sabre,
type 1889 variant, 81 cm single-edged blade, fullered on both sides, manufacturer "Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co Solingen', gilt basket with openwork floral decoration and imperial double-headed eagle, ferrule, full backpiece with foliate decoration, the grip with fishskin and gilt twistwire wrap, nickel-plated steel scabbard with gilt smooth fittings with grooves, attached sword knot, the band made of imperial-yellow silk with triple black striation, the tassel head embroidered with the initials 'FJI' and double-headed eagle. the tassel with open fringes, the nickel plating lacking and rusted in areas, the gilding rubbed in areas, (He)
Note: The decor on the basket of the famous M1889 sabre is slightly different, especially at the opening for the tang, and is semi-circular, rather than pointed in the area of the blade edge, thus making the two-headed eagle closer to the blade. Enclosed is a copy of a contemporary photo, showing the wearer in uniform with this sword, inscribed on the reverse 'Siebenbürgen im Jahre 1912',
Specialist: Karl Hellmer
Karl Hellmer
+43-1-515 60-322, 544
regina.fensl@dorotheum.at
16.09.2015 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 325.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 190.-
An Austrian officials' sabre,
type 1889 variant, 81 cm single-edged blade, fullered on both sides, manufacturer "Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co Solingen', gilt basket with openwork floral decoration and imperial double-headed eagle, ferrule, full backpiece with foliate decoration, the grip with fishskin and gilt twistwire wrap, nickel-plated steel scabbard with gilt smooth fittings with grooves, attached sword knot, the band made of imperial-yellow silk with triple black striation, the tassel head embroidered with the initials 'FJI' and double-headed eagle. the tassel with open fringes, the nickel plating lacking and rusted in areas, the gilding rubbed in areas, (He)
Note: The decor on the basket of the famous M1889 sabre is slightly different, especially at the opening for the tang, and is semi-circular, rather than pointed in the area of the blade edge, thus making the two-headed eagle closer to the blade. Enclosed is a copy of a contemporary photo, showing the wearer in uniform with this sword, inscribed on the reverse 'Siebenbürgen im Jahre 1912',
Specialist: Karl Hellmer
Karl Hellmer
+43-1-515 60-322, 544
regina.fensl@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Antique Arms, Uniforms and Militaria |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 16.09.2015 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 10.09. - 16.09.2015 |
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