A deluxe gold-damascened small-sword, Tula, circa 1770 Narrow thrusting blade of triangular section. Decorative tendrils etched on the upper third, the sword cutler's signature barely legible at the root. Iron knuckle-bow hilt with a pointed oval guard plate, traces of the original finish. Fine geometrical ornamentation inlaid in gold. Original grip wrapped with fine silver wire, finely faceted silver grip ferrules. Length 104 cm. Condition: II +