FRANCE, 19th century Troop edge saber, known as a "cuillère à pot", model 1833. Slightly curved, single-edged blade with two large hollow sides and a flat back, unsigned, and with a slightly sharpened counter-edged point. Heel hallmarks. Traces of faded decoration on the blade. Wrap-around hilt and flared spindle in sheet-iron, formerly re-lacquered in black, traces of hallmarks. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings. Blade length: 67.7 cm - Total length: 84.5 cm. Scratches and a few knocks from use; stains and oxidation on the blade; later tie-rod and scabbard leather used.