Spanish Hunting Sword w/Silver Hilt

Description: Wide, straight, single -and false-edged blade engraved for the entire length; on a side the dedication "EXMO SENOR CONDE TH. DE LESSERS MINISTRO PLENIPOTENCIARIO, DIRECTOR, etc."; on the other the Spain coat of arms and "FABRICA DE TOLEDO 1856", both framed by floral engravings; massive, iron grip finely decorated with silver floral motifs.

Provenance: Spain

Dimensions: Length 58 cm.

Date: Mid-19th Century

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