Null Sabre briquet model An XI, blade stamped with a lictor beam (point dull). L…

Description

Sabre briquet model An XI, blade stamped with a lictor beam (point dull). Leather scabbard with two brass fittings. ABE. First Empire period

232

Sabre briquet model An XI, blade stamped with a lictor beam (point dull). Leather scabbard with two brass fittings. ABE. First Empire period

Auction is over for this lot. See the results

You may also like

Current bid 20 EUR

Sabre lighter model 1767, curved steel blade engraved "Marseille", brass guard and handle (missing and damaged), with leather scabbard (worn) (total length 69cm - blade length 55.5cm)

Estim. 60 - 80 EUR

France, Early 19th century. Infantry saber known as a "briquet", AN IX model. One-piece cast brass mount with 36 flutes, the cruise stamped with a naval anchor. Slightly curved blade with tobacco-colored patina, flat and flat-backed with trace of marking on the back (illegible, very worn), with no other visible marks or hallmarks. Tie missing. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings, the cap with trigger guard. 73.5 cm (Blade 59.5 cm). (Age-related wear and patina, minor dents to blade edge and brass fittings on scabbard, scabbard damaged, leather broken in two, as is).

Estim. 40 - 60 EUR

France, Consulate (1799-1804). Infantry saber called "briquet", AN IX model, composite. One-piece cast brass mount with 36 flutes, no visible hallmark or maker's mark. Slightly curved blade with stained gray patina, hollow front and flat back, no visible maker's mark or hallmark. Tie missing. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings cut into braces and line-decorated on one side, the clevis with small button. 81.5 cm (Blade 68 cm). (In its original condition, never before in collection, the blade is old, the scabbard is old, as is).

Estim. 40 - 60 EUR

France, 19th century. Infantry saber called "briquet", AN XI model, composite. Mounted in cast brass with 28 grooves, no visible hallmark or maker's mark. Blade with stained gray patina, curved, with hollow front and back marked "Coulaux & Cie""Klingenthal" on the heel, corresponding to manufacture circa 1860-65. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings, the cap with shield button. 79 cm (blade 66 cm). (In its original condition, never before seen in a collection, wear and wear-related accidents, the blade has been replaced in the past, play between the tang and the frame, bumps on the blade edge, as is).

Online payments are secured by Ingenico and encrypted transactions.

Each lot has been authenticated and appraised by an Auction House.

Consult our FAQ or contact us

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.

More about Drouot

Drouot certified auction houses

Contacts

HÔTEL DROUOT

9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, France

+33 (0)1 48 00 20 00

[email protected]

DROUOT.com

[email protected]