An antique cavalry helmet of the Paris Republican Guard, the so-called "Roman" model. This model was used for official ceremonies and parades during the Third Republic. The front band is richly decora[...]
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 "[...]
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[...]
Drum Major's Sabre of Foot Troops, model of December 10, 1851 (replaced December 2, 1852), Presidency of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte. 32699. "Turkish" hilt. Short-tailed pommel, molded with flowers, rose[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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. [...]
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[...]
An American Civil War period, Union soldiers “Mcdowell” pattern forage cap. Two piece, dark blue cotton body with patent black leather peak which does show some splitting and wear. Brass Federal butto[...]
A silvered bronze hunting dagger with a carved marine ivory handle bearing the initials "PP" in Gothic script. The guard is adorned with two wolf heads and a hunting trophy depicting a pheasant. The b[...]
6mm Flobert caliber parlor pistol - Liège manufacture, second half of the 19th century. Category D. Perfect working order and mechanics. Smoothbore barrel. All metal parts engraved, including the firs[...]
A rare silver medal from 1865 by Barre, depicting a profile of Napoleon III on the obverse and a philosophy diploma from the prestigious Lycée Louis-le-Grand on the reverse. The edge bears the silver [...]
Spanish Colonial Saber Machete - South America, 19th Century. This type of machete, used in the 19th century in the Spanish colonies of South America, appears to descend from the short Spanish colonia[...]
Luxury 11mm Lefaucheux pinfire revolver, 19th century. This is a perfect example of a magnificent, classic M1854 model, 11mm, 6-shot pinfire revolver in a luxury version. Overall length: 298 mm. Barre[...]
In good working order and good condition, a beautiful folding pistol/rifle with a removable skeleton stock. A poacher's weapon with a pinfire mechanism from Saint-Étienne, a concealable poacher's weap[...]
Magnificent bust of Napoleon Bonaparte in military uniform, dating from the late 19th century. It can be used as a decorative object or paperweight. Weight: 1355 grams. Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm Wid[...]
Dumonthier dagger in its complete case with accessories. Total length with sheath 27 cm / blade 16 cm. Two barrels / 8mm caliber. Very good condition, perfect mechanics. Circa 1855.
Artillery Officer's Shako, Model 1874, early Third Republic period. Condition: Good overall condition. A few small moth holes. Label with owner's name inside. Head circumference: 58 cm. Shipping costs[...]
Chassepot 1873 bayonet with matching serial numbers. For Chassepot Mle 1866 infantry rifle. Fluted brass grip with 15 grooves. Double-curved blade, known as a "Yatagan," with a flat, unengraved back. [...]
PRUSSIAN SWORD 1854-1870 GERMAN ARTILLERY. Bronze hilt with grooved grip on one side, S-shaped crossguard, sharp blade with a flat back. Guard with numerous regimental markings. Dimensions: blade 44 c[...]
A combination gun of the Bayet Frères model, unsigned and highly prized in the 19th century, consists of a pinfire revolver and a hinged dagger fixed under the barrel. The revolver has an open frame. [...]
Holster for a Reichsrevolver 2nd model 1883 revolver. Black leather, for a Reichsrevolver 2nd model 1883 revolver. Ink stamp on the inside of the flap. Manufacturer's mark in Berlin at the top. Good c[...]
Javelle pinfire revolver, 6 shots, 9mm caliber. Circa 1870. Steel frame, decorated with scrolls and foliage, and stamped "Javelle M. St. Etienne Bte SGDG". Six-chamber cylinder and tilting barrel with[...]
BOSSETTE FOR THE HEADBOARD OF THE EMPEROR'S MILITARY HOUSE, France, 19th century, Second Empire.Gilded bronze.H: 6.8 x W: 5.2 cmGilded brass bossette with a protruding border, stamped with a striated [...]
Heavy hunting dagger (venery) - Last quarter of the 19th century. Strong single-edged blade with a pronounced false edge extending from the middle of the blade to the point. Acid etching on both sides[...]
A Second Empire court sword with the head of Athena and lion heads. Bronze hilt with a symmetrical pommel featuring lion heads and the head of the helmeted goddess Athena. Vertically grooved ebony gri[...]
This dagger belongs to the stiletto family, due to its long, narrow blade. It is likely of Italian origin, based on its shape and the type of handle made of horn discs. It can be dated to the mid-19th[...]
Lefaucheux-type pinfire shotgun - Manufacture Française d'Armes et Cycles de Saint Etienne, Category D. An iconic piece from the Manufacture Française d'Armes et Cycles de Saint Etienne, dating from t[...]
Beautiful small French naval dagger; Napoleon III period, curved model with a triangular blade, engraved ebony handle with engraved mounts, steel scabbartrare model with orient influence
Civic reward sword – Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Presented to Chevalier Pagel, mayor of L'Isle-Saint-Denis, at the end of the siege of Saint-Denis during the Franco-Prussian War. Alexis Jean-Baptiste[...]
Superb 19th-century shooting pistol in perfect working order. All metal parts are finely engraved. The pistol retains its original patina and has not been cleaned. 39 cm
A high-quality 6mm caliber pistol, signed Dessenne A. Paris. The 23.3 cm smoothbore barrel features octagonal edges stained and patinated by use. The trigger guard, breechblock, and buttplate are fine[...]
A dark blue cloth enlisted man's kepi with scarlet wool braid trim, 4 mm wide. It has a small, 3.5 cm square visor at the front, made of coated cardboard on top and sheepskin underneath (some missing [...]
A beautiful officer's sword of the Imperial Guard, Model 1860. This sword is a true symbol of the military nobility of the Second Empire. This example is in remarkable condition, notably retaining all[...]
A medal of the Legion of Honour, dated 1870, in solid silver and enamel. Created on May 19, 1802, by the First Consul of the Republic, Napoleon Bonaparte, and still awarded today, the Legion of Honour[...]
Exceptional luxury civil revolver with a spindle, double action, with a double superimposed barrel, made by Eugène Lefaucheux, a major figure in the Parisian armory of the 19th century and inventor of[...]
French Model 1842 Rifle - Civilian manufacture in Saint-Étienne. Lockplate signed "Pouderon à St Etienne". Functional mechanism, strong spring, crisp percussion. Minor chips and losses to the wood. Ox[...]
Deluxe model dueling sword - France/Spain, 1879. Special order made in Toledo for Mr. Charles Cuel. Three-sided, fuller-edged blade. Acid-etched interlacing and arabesque designs on the first third of[...]
Oriental-style fantasy saber - France, 19th century. Cast and molded brass hilt. French cavalry saber blade, model 1822, with steel oxidation. No play. Overall length 99 cm. Blade length 85 cm. Weight[...]
Kepi in blue, almost black, cloth with scarlet cord trim. Black patent leather visor, brown satin lining. As you can see in the photos, the kepi hung on a coat rack for a very long time, which has sli[...]
A wooden box containing surgical instruments, dating from the late 19th century. It comprises a pair of scissors (14 cm), a double extraction hook (16 cm), and six scalpels of various shapes (16.5 cm)[...]
Central ornament for a carabineer's cuirass, complete with its original butterflies. Dimensions: 19 cm high, 16.5 cm wide. Center-to-center distance: 71.5 mm
In excellent condition, very good springs, good air gap, good mechanical function, good barrel rifling. All parts are matching numbers, cylinder engravings are still visible. In .31 caliber, a beautif[...]
A very fine cutlass, whose geographical origin remains to be determined. Western without a doubt, perhaps Greek work due to the shape of the handle, or Central European? Why not Slavic? For the period[...]
19th-century Military Justice Senior Officer's Sword. Brass hilt with a globular pommel surmounted by a rivet button. The guard has a thin, single branch on the right side. Rare: Folding guard decorat[...]
Long (35 cm), smoothbore barrels, 17 mm caliber. Percussion locks with decorative engravings, in good working order. Piston receptacle in the stock. Overall length: 51 cm. Good condition, with some pi[...]
A 19th-century Napoleon III period percussion travel pistol with a double-barreled, table-mounted firing pin. All metal parts are white. The round Damascus barrels are in excellent condition (very cle[...]
An administrative officer's sword from the Napoleon III era. Brass hilt with a richly decorated guard. Pommel with lion heads and helmeted Minerva heads. Ferrules decorated with laurel leaves and palm[...]
INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, PRESIDENCY OF LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. Brass hilt. Single-branch guard decorated with Jupiter's thunderbolt. Oval-shaped quillon decorated with the uncrowned imperial eagle [...]
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