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[...]
Pair of dueling pistols, France circa 1850, Regency style stocks. Engraved lock plate, side plate, breechblock, and hammer; gold markings on the barrel: 1 and 2 - Fine damascened barrel. On the lock p[...]
Tuareg Takouba Sword - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 19th Century. Takouba in a very classic style of 19th-century Tuareg takoubas. The blade, possibly of European import, is of good quality, thin an[...]
An AN XIII pistol, an early model, incorporating parts still available from the AN IX model. The barrel is octagonal, then round, marked 1808 and bearing a clear inspector's mark, "B." The breech tang[...]
19th Century Caucasian Flintlock Rifle Adjarian-Gurian ManufactureA fine 19th-century Caucasian flintlock rifle, most likely produced by Adjarian-Gurian gunsmiths of western Georgia (see Dvalishvili, [...]
Russian Percussion Infantry Musket, Model 1845Maker: Tula Arms FactoryDate: circa 1845–1850Origin: Russian Empire, TulaOverall length: approx. 148 cmA fine example of the Imperial Russian percussion i[...]
Russian Flintlock Infantry Musket, Model 1826Maker: Izhevsk Arms FactoryDate: circa 1834Origin: Russian Empire, IzhevskMaterials and techniques:Steel, brass, and wood; forged, cast, and hand-finished [...]
Heavy-bladed dagger - Southern China, Vietnam, 19th century. Wooden handle wrapped with cord and wrist strap. Brass guard and pommel. Curved, strong, and heavy blade, single-edged and widening towards[...]
Percussion pistol with a long barrel - Mid-19th century. Good mechanical condition. Octagonal barrel for the first half, then round to the muzzle. Minor wear to the wood and two repairs on either side[...]
LIGHT CAVALRY OR NATIONAL GUARD MUSICIAN'S COLBACK, Second Empire. 33705(9276-9277) Leather body covered in bearskin, H 35 cm. Crown Ø 31 cm, covered with a scarlet cloth plume trimmed with silver bra[...]
Trumpet helmet of the King's Bodyguard, first model 1814, Restoration period. 33650(16036) Black patent leather helmet body, visor, and neck guard. Depth of the helmet body approximately 16 cm. Visor [...]
Beautiful iron round shield or shield with silver inlay, featuring four acid-etched steel bosses decorated with birds, an engraved border with oriental inscriptions and a face in its center. In good c[...]
SHORT UNIFORM COAT OF AN OFFICER OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMIES, ADJUDANT COMMANDANT OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model of the 1st Vendémiaire, Year XII (September 24, 1803), First Empire. 33675(5496)Co[...]
Badge of a First Empire Veterans Association, cast bronze eagle, red ribbon with two gold stripes. The ribbon is the original; each society had its own distinctive ribbon. Red, of course, was dominant[...]
- Medal commemorating the laying of the foundation stone of the Basilica of Fourvière - 1872 - London Universal Exhibition - 1862 - War Medal - Passive Defense - 1939/1945 - Papal States Medal - Pope [...]
Corsican Stylus - France, Corsica, 19th century. Handle with clusters of horn and bone cylinders. Pommel and ferrule that I believe are nickel silver. Double-edged blade of good quality. Wooden scabba[...]
In good condition, good double-beveled blade, made of steel, silver, and mother-of-pearl. The silver bolsters depict wolf heads, hence the name "louvetier" (wolf hunter). The lieutenants of the wolf h[...]
The keyboard folds down properly, the button that allows it to be tilted works perfectly. No sheath. Decorated with etching and signed in the main recessed panel "Promotion 1899" "Coulaux & Cie" and "[...]
A 19cm high black felt body, covered by a 24cm diameter waxed black cowhide leather cap folded down over the felt. A waxed black leather strap is sewn to the bottom of the felt, and at the back there [...]
Pair of German cavalry officer's pistols with detachable stocks, circa 1830, by Crause Herzberg. (Small chip on the stock). Caliber: 10mm. Pistol length: 40 cm. Length with stock: 70 cm. Exceptional c[...]
A superb helmet for a cuirassier officer, Model 1874, made by Alexis Godillot. It is entirely original, including the plume and the mane. This type of helmet was worn until the beginning of the First [...]
National Guard Flag Eagle, July 1852 model, Second Empire. 33694(6968) Finely chased gilt bronze eagle with outstretched wings, its right talon resting on the radiant thunderbolt of Jupiter. Height 17[...]
King's Bodyguard Sabre, Model 1816, Restoration. 32233 Gilt brass hilt with four branches forming a shell decorated with the arms of France beneath a royal crown and against a background of a bundle o[...]
SWORD OF MERIT AND DISTINCTION FROM THE PAGES SCHOOL GIVEN BY THE KING TO MR. ADEMAR DE GAIN MONTAIGNAC IN 1830, second model by the sword maker Loyselier (1822-1830), Restoration period. 32701Gilt br[...]
A hooded jacket of an officer of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, Second Empire. 31148. This hooded jacket, made entirely of dark sky-blue cloth, is richly decorated with black wool braid and piping that bord[...]
Oriental-style sword known as a "pala," first third of the 19th century. 32315. Silver hilt. Double horizontal quillon crossguard engraved in its center with a stylized flower imitating a star. Horn g[...]
Shako of the 23rd Light Infantry Regiment, Model 1806, First Empire. 33699. The shako body is made of felt 18 cm high, corresponding to the dimensions stipulated by the decree of February 25, 1806, re[...]
Shako, Model 1812. France. The body is made of felt reinforced with paper on the split sides, edged at the bottom with a black velvet band showing wear, without a tightening buckle at the back. It is [...]
Pinfire revolver, Lefaucheux system, with a finely engraved frame and cylinder. The grip is adorned with sculpted plates depicting masks and sphinxes. Hallmark attesting to its Liège manufacture. Date[...]
A plume, composed of an olive-shaped finial 35 mm high and approximately 75 mm in diameter, is formed of 12 brass strips riveted together, alternating with embossed foliage; a socket stamped with a pa[...]
Navaja from Thiers with a steel blade that has retained its full length and sharpness, marked "Valero Jun Zargoza". The spring mechanism with ring releases with a perfect locking action. The handle is[...]
Naga Maru Gata (oval) shaped tsuba. Made of chiseled iron in the Hira Bori style and inlaid with Taka Zogan copper, gilt copper, and silver uniformly on both sides. Depicts a pagoda in nature at the f[...]
Late Edo period Naga Ma Ru Gata (oval) shaped tsuba. Made of iron with inlaid Taka Zogan decoration in copper and silver depicting a meat cleaver. Beautiful condition, no unnecessary cleaning. Dimensi[...]
Naga Maru Gata (oval) shaped tsuba. Made of iron inlaid with a silver Taka Zogan depicting a butterfly flying above foliage. Beautiful condition, no cleaning required. Dimensions: 72mm x 80mm. Feel fr[...]
Short saber from the Horn of Africa, known as a bilao - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, circa 1900. A very fine example of this type of saber in good condition. Bovine horn handle with a steel pommel featuring t[...]
Imposing flissa saber - Algeria, Kabylia, 19th century. The hilt is covered with chased and repoussé brass plates. The single-edged blade has a straight back and is engraved and damascened with brass.[...]
Emblem eagle, uncrowned, in stamped brass, Napoleon III period. Height: 20 cm Width: 18 cm Thickness: 4.5 cm at the widest point. Weight: 0.281 kg Condition: Used. Shipping extra: €12, registered mail[...]
Very fine naval officer's sword, 19th century work. As is, it shows wear, the blade is worn, the handle is broken on one side, see photos. Weight: 612 gr, Dimensions: Length: 78 cm.
Scarlet and white braided wrist strap, flat woven cord 1.9 cm wide. Length approximately 42.3 cm. Height of the knot and tassel 6 cm, white in color, leather ring. Height of the fringes 3 cm. With wea[...]
Dark green and yellow braided wrist strap; flat woven cord 2.4 cm wide. Length approximately 40.3 cm. Height of the knot and tassel 7.5 cm in yellow and dark green; height of the fringe 4.2 cm. With w[...]
A very pretty and rare small sword from the early 19th century. Beautifully crafted. In its original condition with its antique patina. Includes its scabbard. Sold as is! 63 cm long, 12 cm wide at the[...]
Iron hilt with a solid guard ring, featuring four S-shaped quillons decorated with geometric files and secured to the lower guard with screws. Below this is a cross with two inverted bands pointing to[...]
Ergonomically designed, all-brass handle with regular transverse fluting for improved grip. Sturdy crossguard with straight quillons. Solid, double-curved blade. Good condition with regular pitting. O[...]
Bronzed iron hilt, composed of a crossguard with straight quillons, a central protective bridge, and a pommel. The wooden grip, with Solomonic carving and iron filigree, has "Turk's head" ferrules at [...]
Double-action revolver, 8mm caliber. Folding trigger, hammer removed, marked "Manuf. d'armes de St-Étienne". 95\% bluing. Perfect working order, sold with its holster. Category D firearm.
Parlor shooting pistol with Liège proof mark SDC26PST004. A beautiful weapon dating from the second half of the 19th century. At that time, people didn't hesitate to shoot at targets in their living r[...]
19th Century Naval Officer's Bronze-Barreled Pistol SDC26PST001. This naval pistol, made between 1830 and 1860, remains in good condition. It is a close-defense weapon, easily slipped into a pocket, p[...]
Double-barreled pistol with vertical rotating barrels. Lockplate engraved "Lelyon à Paris" 19th century. SDC26PST002. A rare pistol in good condition, made between 1830 and 1860. It is a close-defense[...]
Finely carved carabao handle with gadroons, adorned with silver inlays and twists. Silver pommel and cap. Brass quillon guard. Wavy, double-edged, two-sided blade. Very good condition, with some oxida[...]
Damascus steel barrel with a micro-rifled bore, bearing a proof mark. Chamber marked ELG (Liège), with an inspector's mark and the serial number 2225. Ebony grip with a piston. Finely engraved metal p[...]
Medal for volunteer enlisted minors, 31 mm in diameter, 29.54 grams. This medal was likely worn by a sailor, judging by the Third Republic naval button sewn onto the back for wearing in a buttonhole. [...]
Ottoman Empire Shamshir type saber, 19th century. Curved blade with a single edge and false edge, 20 cm long. Blade length 9 cm. Wooden grip with iron guard and straight quillon, diamond-shaped quillo[...]
Leather shako covered in scarlet cloth, 19 cm high, with a black leather band at the bottom. Black patent leather crown, 24 cm in diameter, with two lateral stars and hooks for attaching the lanyard. [...]
French Second Empire cuirassier trooper’s armour set. The 1845 model helmet has a steel skull with fur turban which showing a couple of splits in areas. Stamped brass, Medusa crest that supports a red[...]
Chinese short sword known as a paidao - Southern China, Northern Vietnam, 19th century. This type of short sword was generally used by the Qing army in combination with a round, woven rattan shield. I[...]
A First Empire, Model AN XIII cuirassier's sabre for trooper, manufactured at the Imperial Manufactory of Klingenthal.The superb straight blade has double fullers and a flat back. The point was center[...]
White wool cord with a braided front and back, featuring a soft fringed tassel on the right side with two three-strand tassels, each ending in a tassel. Each tassel is 5 cm high; the tassels are 6 cm [...]
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