A good French silver-hilted small-sword circa 1750, the 84 cm blade of triangular section etched with a stand of arms etc. double shell-guard pierced and chased with trophies of arms, knucklebone decorated en-suite, hollow urn shaped pommel pierced and faceted, wood grip covered with russet iron ribbon inset with gilt roundels alternating with rows of steel studs, small area of light pitting to blade otherwise good condition £300-350