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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
A finely carved, pear-shaped coconut shell perfume or salt bottle with openwork decoration against a background of scrolling foliage and a trophy of musical instruments on one side and a flower basket[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
In good condition for a Grenadier of the Guard rifle, marked DB, inspector Bouyssaux 1807/1808. Some wear consistent with age but functional. Personal collection.
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"[...]
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 [...]
Dried laurel branch blessed by Pope Pius VII on April 7, 1805, in a very pretty Empire period frame with palmettes in stuccoed and gilded wood, all covered with an antique protective glass in perfect [...]
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[...]
Count of Lacépède - Les Cétacées (Title stamped: Les Cétasées) from the large series of his Natural History Complete in 1 volume, in-quarto At Plassan, year XII ~ 1804 With 16 plates outside the text [...]
Rare and from the Royal Palace, from the rich library of Louis XVIII, bearing his coat of arms on the covers of a beautiful octavo volume in bright red morocco leather, in a sumptuous period binding, [...]
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[...]
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 [...]
Rare and highly decorative wooden tabernacle from the Veneto region, probably Venice, dating to the very early years of the 19th century. The piece features an urn-shaped trapezoidal structure raised [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
A fine graphometer with double sighting scopes, signed Richer in Paris and dated 1808. Mounted on its ball joint base, silvered compass with its original needle. Leveling screws for adjustments.
A finely carved miniature ivory sculpture depicting a delicately rendered hand holding a skull, a traditional memento mori emblem inviting quiet reflection on the transience of human existence.The res[...]
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[...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Made of white cloth, this jacket features a front flap closure with four bone buttons covered in white cloth (buttons 1 cm in diameter). This flap is covered by an 18 cm wide, 17 cm high flap, which f[...]
Napoleonic carved wooden box – France, early 19th century
Rare and finely made French box from the early 19th century, carved from a single block of noble fruitwood (most probably pearwood). The lid [...]
In its red morocco leather case, a CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE medal engraved by F. MONTAGNY. Made of solid silver. Dated 1890 on the edge. 19th century. The medal is engraved "argent" (silver) on the edge and[...]
Half-size of the Order of the Iron Crown. Silver (tested), and I believe gold for the small medallion with the emperor's head. No hallmarks found. Weight 5.97 grams. Mid-19th century manufacture, ribb[...]
Stamped lozenge-shaped plaque, 12.2 cm high and 11.2 cm wide. Stamped in the center is the imperial eagle with outstretched wings, holding in its talons the shining thunderbolt of Jupiter, surmounted [...]
Georgian officers Nottinghamshire Militia coatee. The coatee has a red melton cloth body, faced with black velvet which is trimmed with bullion lace. Complete with all regimental gilt brass buttons as[...]
A cast brass figure with outstretched wings, holding in its talons the shining thunderbolt of Jupiter. Good condition, secured by two tenons. In very good condition. France. First Empire.
A rare French cavalry sword knot for trooper dating from the first half of the 19th century. Officially described in regulations in 1821 for mounted troops, this type of sword knot was used from the F[...]
Entirely made of blackened and gilded steel.Turkish guard, style also called "à la Marengo", cruise with inverted quillons, rectangular-shaped cruise node with two semi-spherical mumps (the cruise kno[...]
GENERAL'S SABER, Revolution. 32214. Gilt brass hilt. Single-branch guard molded in relief, with beaded edges, engraved with foliage. Long-tailed pommel similarly decorated to the guard branch, with a [...]
An Empire-style mahogany stool, adjustable in height, known as a "piano stool." Its six-sided shaft rests on a tripod base carved with claw-like motifs. Dating from the first quarter of the [...]
One-piece bronze hilt with a single branch and no quillon. Strong, straight, saw-toothed blade, 49.5 cm long and 5.2 cm wide. Overall length 62.5 cm. No scabbard. Good condition. France. Early 19th ce[...]
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