France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 216

Lot n° 216
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 216
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). Saber of Officer of Infantry model 1855, private manufacture A. Chassepot Contractor in Châtellerault. Gilded brass mounting (remains). Short-tailed cap lined with laurel leaves. Spindle in brass filigree horn. Plateau cut out with days of vegetable reasons and rosettes. The bow ends in a rolled quillon. Leather and scarlet wool tie present. Stained gray blade with hollow front and flat back with marking, partly legible, "A. Chassepot Entrepreneur à Châtellerault". Steel scabbard with two straps and two suspension rings with traces of oxidation. It comes with a regulation strap with cord and tassel with gold trimmings. 91 cm (blade 77 cm). (good condition). Note: there were six private contractors in Châtellerault, including PIHET Frères, CREUZE-PROA et Cie, CREUZE Jules, CHASSEPOT Auguste, HENRY François-Louis and TREUILLE Adrien.
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