A fine quality Continental hunting sword, with French silver hilt fittings. The blade of 58cm is straight and hollow-ground double-edged, having very detailed engraving and traces of gilding. The blade decoration includes various motifs, including a standing stag, a sphinx and a Moor's head. The silver hilt fittings include an intricate shell and quillons with foliate terminals. The grip is in knobbly antler. (1)