You requested more/better photos. The blade with the hole in the handle does not have any markings. The other blade has a marking just below the handle that has the letter “B” inscribed in the blade adjacent to the handle. There also appears to be more lettering in a half circle next to the “B”. On the other side of this same blade there appears to be a logo embedded in the blade.
Dimensions
28 3/4” (sword)23 1/8” (blade)
Acquired From:
Inherited
Dear Larry, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal. The presented object appears to be a sword orientated to the Briquet-Sabre Model 1814. This saber was made in the 20th century as we can see from the condition of the blade and the missing proof and acceptance stamps. Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 120 to 220 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, George
