Smallsword

French

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Smallswords were an essential component of the dress code for gentlemen visitors to Versailles, and the finest display jewel-like decoration. The polished steel hilt is elaborately chiseled in relief, with gold foil set in the recesses and punched to yield a contrasting matte finish.

Smallsword, Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile, French

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Smallsword, Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile, French
Smallsword, Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile, French
Smallsword, Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile, French
Smallsword, Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile, French
Smallsword, Steel, silver, gold, wood, textile, French

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