FRENCH SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD C.1720-50

Hilt elements all relief decorated in swirling broad ribs or beads including the silver grip. Those forms drawn from the baroque taste of the period. The rear arm of the guard with two hallmarks. 31 1/2" triangular section blade with large panel at the forte with maker's name and describing the location of his premises in Paris. The inscription weak on the right side. The blade with medium gray patina and a few small black spots with a little oxidation texture, negligible for the period. Hilt excellent.