Nice naval officer sabre, model 1837 of the naval school. Black lacquered wooden handle. Chased and gilded brass mounting decorated with foliage and naval attributes. Guard with one branch and shell chased with days, decorated with an anchor surmounted by a shell, foliage and tip. Curved blade with rounded back by "Coulaux à Klingenthal", with counter-edge, hollow sides and gutter. Leather scabbard with three superb cut, stamped and engraved brass fittings; two decorated with anchors, scrolls and foliage. Shell cap knob. T.B.E. Early Third Republic. High quality. In its original gilding.