^Lot 3507 18th CENTURY FRENCH HUNTING SWORD OR CUTTOE.

Overall length: 27 1/4". Blade length: 22 1/4". Plain blade with a single narrow fuller near the spine. There is a stamped fleur d'lis. Brass hilt with a sharply turned down counterguard featuring what appears to be Dionysus & Cupid. The ricasso shows a similar scene as noted on the counterguard. The sword has a replaced pendulous quillon and a knuckle bow that emulates the decoration on the rest of the sword. Brass pommel with linear decoration. Dark wood, fluted grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark overall patina with scattered spots of moderate pitting. Hilt has a deep patina and remains quite solid. (02-20092/BF). $600-1,000.