Swedish Court Sword with Fire-Gilded Guard, Three Crowns and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Steel and fire-gilded brass. Straight hilt with straight crossguard with three Swedish crowns, grip with mother-of-pearl inlays and amphora-shaped pommel. Straight, double-edged steel blade. Decorated scabbard with two movable suspension rings. No maker's mark. Good condition with evenly aged gilding. Overall length 95 cm, blade length 80 cm.
The three crowns (Swedish "Tre Kronor") are the coat of arms of Sweden, originating in the 14th century under King Magnus Eriksson (1316–1374). Court and diplomatic swords bearing the Tre Kronor on the guard represented Swedish royal authority and were worn at diplomatic receptions, royal ceremonies, and official state occasions. The classicist amphora-shaped pommel and mother-of-pearl inlays suggest a 19th-century date of manufacture. The fire-gilding of the guard attests to high-quality craftsmanship. Swedish court swords with Tre Kronor decoration are rare on the market and sought after by collectors of Scandinavian militaria and European court side arms.
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