Sword of a junior officer of the Engineers and Engineering AdministrationFranceThird RepublicSteel, horn, brassTotal length: 101 cm; Blade length: 98 cmSword of a junior officer in the Engineering Cor[...]
Superb Empire period medal depicting Napoleon I, Emperor. It is made of silvered bronze and signed by F. ANDRIEU. It is presented in its original gilt bronze frame and backed with green linen. Very go[...]
Remington Deringer Over Under Pistol, Model No. 3United States1888–1912Steel, gutta-perchaOverall length: 12.4 cm – Barrel length: 3 inchesCalibre: .41 short Double-barrelled pistol with rifled barrel[...]
A large-caliber, side-by-side percussion shotgun - Mid-19th century. This shotgun is of imposing dimensions and a large caliber (muzzle diameter approximately 19mm), specially adapted for hunting duck[...]
Curved, double-edged blade with a strong central ridge. Handle made of two horn scales covered with low-grade silver and copper. Scabbard made of wood, iron, low-grade silver, brass, and copper. Lengt[...]
19th Century Hachiwari (Japanese “Skull Splitter” or “Helmet Splitter”) Japan, 19th CenturyThis rare Hachiwari (鉢割), also known as “Skull Splitter” or Kabutowari (兜割), is a type of Japanese sword-catc[...]
Arab saif saber - Arabian Peninsula, Yemen or Oman, 19th/early 20th century. Wooden scabbard and grip covered with a low-grade silver alloy, chased, openwork, and repoussé. Straight, double-edged blad[...]
Takouba sword - Africa, Sahel region, second half of the 19th century. While most antique takoubas are fitted with European blades, this one has a fine quality Arab blade. The blade is probably of Sud[...]
Pair of dueling pistols in their original red morocco leather case, signed Kuchenreuter in gold lettering on the top of the Damascus barrels. Very good condition. Circa 1840.
Discover this rattan and wicker chest and trunk, a unique piece from the French military collection. This vintage chest evokes a bygone era, where every detail tells a story. Its rattan and wicker str[...]
Monsieur's bodyguard saber, brass hilt with four branches adorned with fleurons, the guard plate decorated with a cut-out palmette and bearing two serial numbers on the underside: "110" and "15", wood[...]
REWARD SABER, KNOWN AS THE "PARISH SABER," awarded to Gendarmerie Lieutenant RENÉ BEDOUET, Model 1816, Restoration period. 32705. Silver-plated brass hilt. Three-branch guard forming a shell in the sh[...]
Beaver Fur Captain's Bicorn Hat – Late 19th Century. Manufacturer: CH Pelletier in Rochefort – In its original box. Rare and elegant beaver fur captain's bicorn hat, dating from the late 19th century.[...]
SABER OF REWARD, SABER OF THE PARISHES, model 1816, Restoration. 21207Silver plated brass frame. Guard with three branches forming a shell in the shape of a medallion, adorned with the great arms of F[...]
Persian double-bladed axe head - Qajar Iran, 19th century. Forged steel axe with silver damascene decoration. Significant losses to the damascene decoration. Weight 825g. Dimensions 21cm x 25cm.
An Arabian jambiya dagger - Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia or Yemen, 19th/early 20th century. A long jambiya with its original leather belt still attached to the scabbard. Flat, curved, double-edged [...]
Hunting shotgun known as a "one-eyed" shotgun - France, Paris, late 19th century - Category D. A fine firearm of exceptional craftsmanship. Made by Brun, gunsmith at 110 rue de Rivoli in Paris at the [...]
Twelve white enameled pommeled points. The centers are partially decorated; on the obverse, an "N" in the center and a laurel wreath, surrounded by a sky-blue enameled border; on the reverse, around t[...]
Round pocket box with a mechanism, made in France during the Consulate period (circa 1799–1804). The box is made of pressed horn. The dark green hue, the material used, and the surface treatment are c[...]
Kindjal, 19th century, silver and steel, Russian hallmarks, good overall condition, some dents on the blade and a small area of silver loss on the handle, see photos. 64.2 cm with scabbard, 61.5 cm wi[...]
SCHOFIELD REVOLVER, FIRST MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER 25 United States, 1875 Steel, wood. Overall length: 33.5; Barrel length: 7 inches Cal.: .45 S&W Schofield revolver, first model and first year of manufa[...]
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL'S CEREMONIAL DRESS THAT BELONGED TO THE DUC D'AUMALE, model 1830, July Monarchy. 79National blue cloth coat lined in the same way, without lapels, buttoning straight on the chest to[...]
SHAKO OF THE 2nd REGIMENT OF THE GUARDS OF HONOR, model 1813, First Empire. 33619(4310)The shako body is composed of a cardboard covered with scarlet cloth (H 20,5 cm), covered by a very strong waxed [...]
HELMET, BREASTPLATE, QUILTED VEST, EPAULETTES, AND AIGUILLETTES OF THE TROOP OF THE CENT-GUARDS SQUADRON OF EMPEROR NAPOLEON III, Second Empire. 33563HELMET: steel skullcap, depth measured from the bo[...]
FLAG EAGLE attributed to the 13th Regiment of Chasseurs à Cheval, model 1804, First Empire. 33609The 1804 model eagle is of very careful craftsmanship, entirely made of cast copper with chisel work. T[...]
Pair of pistols made by a gunsmith in Lisieux: DELOMOSNE, active from 1790. Beautiful, high-quality craftsmanship; all the metal parts are finely chased with foliage and animals. The silver levers, wh[...]
Flintlock pistol, 10.5 mm caliber. Box is engraved with cherubs and signed "Dumarest à Paris". The walnut grip is carved with scales and inlaid with silver filigree. Circa 1800/1810. Good condition. L[...]
An important collection of 96 Moroccan weapons - Morocco, from the 16th to the mid 20th century. Collection includes: 7 moukhala rifles20 nimcha swords69 koumya daggers. No individual sales, thank you[...]
An important collection of 96 Moroccan weapons - Morocco, from the 16th to the mid 20th century. Collection includes: 7 moukhala rifles20 nimcha swords69 koumya daggers. No individual sales, thank you[...]
Lefaucheux-type pinfire revolver with open frame, marked with the Saint-Étienne Arms and Cycle Factory marking, 19th century. Nickel-plated frame with rifled octagonal barrel bearing the inscription "[...]
Sabre with its black leather and brass scabbard, scallop-shell chape. In original condition, slight oxidation. France, Third Republic. Length 92 cm. Blade length 74 cm.
Bronze commemorative medal – Marriage of the Duke of Berry and Caroline Ferdinand. Paris, 1816 – Engraver Bertrand Andrieu, signed ANDRIEU F. / DE PUYMAURIN DI.Rare 50 mm diameter model reserved for h[...]
Made of bleached buffalo hide, finished at the bottom with a gusset. This gusset is also made of bleached buffalo hide and is complete at the front with its single-pronged buckle. The baldric is finis[...]
Genuine Tibetan working knife with pierced and chased iron scabbard, wooden handle, and short single-edged blade.This is an authentic utilitarian object, made for daily wear and use rather than for ce[...]
DECLARATION OF NATURALITY OF LIEUTENANT BIANCO JOSEPH, WHO BEGAN HIS CAREER IN THE COLLIE HUNTERS IN 1795, IN THE PIEDMONT HUSSARS IN 1800, THE HORSE HUNTERS IN 1801, AND FINISHED HIS CAREER UNDER THE[...]
Antique Vietnamese ceremonial sword, entirely carved in wood and lacquered, dating to the 19th century, Nguyễn Dynasty period.The sword measures 81 cm in total length including the scabbard. Lightweig[...]
Felt hat, 25 cm high at the front, 31 cm high at the back, and 8.5 cm high at the curve. It is trimmed at the front with gold braid and held in place by a gilt brass uniform button stamped with the nu[...]
The Koummya is the emblematic weapon of Morocco. This particular model is especially interesting because of its style and age. The craftsmanship evokes the work of southern Morocco. The Tiznit region [...]
Percussion pistol, also known as a poacher's pistol - France, mid-19th century. Good mechanics, good percussion. Missing the stock and barrel extension, both of which were screw-on. Weight 652g, Lengt[...]
6mm Flobert caliber parlor pistol - second half of the 19th century. Perfect mechanics. However, the horizontal hammer bar that fires the cartridge is missing. There is a crack in the wood under the b[...]
North African dagger - Algeria or Morocco, 19th century. Honey-colored blond horn handle with a chiseled ferrule and brass guard. Double-edged steel blade with a maker's mark on the ricasso of one sid[...]
A striking evocation of Napoleonic aesthetics, this crowned imperial eagle from the Antwerp Veterans of the Empire reflects the enduring presence of the imperial symbol in Bonapartist circles at the e[...]
Miniature model of a French Gribeauval cannon barrel. Cast bronze, 24.5 cm long, 13 mm caliber. Award item. The lower part of the muzzle is engraved with a band bearing the inscription "LE GRIBEAUVAL"[...]
There was a time when the general staff stayed well behind the lines, safely out of harm's way... Ballistic and tactical decisions had to be transmitted to the troops at the front... No cell phones or[...]
Halberd with abundant decoration, warriors, mascarons, and scrolling foliage. Cast iron. A decorative object popular during the second half of the 19th century. There is probably a missing piece: see [...]
A 24-gauge pinfire poacher's shotgun - France, Saint Etienne, second half of the 19th century. Good mechanical condition, crisp and powerful firing pin. One screw is missing under the trigger guard. W[...]
Percussion pistol - Mid-19th century. Good mechanics, crisp and powerful percussion. Missing ramrod. Minor damage to the wood. Oxidation of the steel. Weight 705g. Length 30cm. Barrel length 15.5cm. M[...]
Pistol manufactured by the Royal Manufactory of Saint-Étienne. Originally a flintlock pistol of the 1816 model, it was first converted to the T system after 1841.It was then converted a second time af[...]
Knight's Medal of the Legion of Honour, First Empire, 3rd type. Solid silver with gold centers. Worn hallmark of a fasces on the ring. Original ribbon with a crowned silver eagle attached by two clasp[...]
Model Year XIII (13) pistol converted to percussion - France, First Empire. The lock plate is marked "Manufacture Impériale de Saint Etienne" (heavily worn) and bears the control mark "J" for Etienne [...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Lacquered metal maedate in the shape of a crescent moon, its points facing upwards. The crescent is centered with a disc decorated with the Koyamada clan mon in maki-e [...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Stamped and finely engraved copper maedate depicting a dragon, the reverse also engraved with a design of clouds among which the dragon's body can be seen. Dimensions: [...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Samurai Wakizashi. FUSHI and KASHIRA in a set, carved and molded blond horn (very minor losses). TSUKA in ringed wood, lacquered black. MENUKI in chased and gilded copp[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Stamped, engraved, and gilded copper maedate depicting a scallop shell. Minor wear to the gilding. Dimensions: 12 x 14 x 2 cm. Sold with its base. Dimensions with base:[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Daisho of Kobushi-Gata tsubas for katana and wakizachi, made of finely openwork iron in the shape of chrysanthemums. Very slight traces of oxidation. Diameters: 9.6 and[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Stunning carved and lacquered wood maedate depicting a chestnut branch centered with an open burr revealing three chestnuts framed by three leaves. Minor losses. Dimens[...]
Percussion Rifle - North Africa, 19th Century. A handsome short rifle assembled from various European rifle components, its stock decorated with brass nails. The barrel is marked "Merley Cart???", the[...]
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