Sabre à Champagne

This beautiful French Sabre à Champagne is in grand condition and sits in its original black velvet box. The blade is a strong silver metal with Champagne motifs engraved. The handle is wood with solid brass and a Bee as adornment. Sabrage is a technique for opening a Champagne bottle with a Saber, (Sabre) used for ceremonial occasions. The wielder slides the Saber along the body of the bottle to break the top of the neck away, leaving the neck of the bottle open and ready to pour. This beautiful Sabre has a length of 46cm and weighs 657 grms. The box measures 48 x 17 x h 8cm. The total weight of the boxed item is 1626 grams. Postage from France is included.