Ceremonial sword for a diplomat or senior official. Spindle with mother-of-pearl plates. Chased and silvered brass frame decorated with foliate scrolls. Single-branch hilt, flower quillon and keyboard decorated en suite. Triangular blade engraved, gilded and blued in thirds. Leather strap with two silver-plated brass fittings, cut, engraved and chased. A.B.E. Second Empire period.