France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 285

Lot n° 285
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France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 285
France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Rare model 1855 Infantry Officer's saber from the Manufacture Française de Châtellerault, circa 1870. Gilded brass mounting (remains). Cap with laurel leaf border along the short tail. Black ebonite filigree spindle. The top is cut out with vegetal motifs and rosettes. The bow ends in a scrolled quillon. Remainder of leather tie. Blade with a small grey stained patina, with a flat back, with manufacturer marking on the heel "M. F. Châtellerault" for Manufacture Française de Châtellerault. Steel scabbard with stained gray patina, with two suspension rings and asymmetrical stinger. The scabbard is stamped "2" under the cap. It comes with a brown leather strap, damaged. 91 cm (blade 76,5 cm). (watermark of the fuse absent, rather good state of conservation). Note : The Manufacture of Châtellerault will mark the blades of the infantry sabers model 1855 produced around 1870 " Manufacture Française de Châtellerault " by patriotic start after the defeat of 1870. Reference : - Book " ARMES BLANCHES - Symbolisme, Inscriptions, Marquages, Fourbisseurs, Manufactures " of Jean LHOST and Jean-Jacques BUIGNE, editions of the Portal. - The book " LA MANUFACTURE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE CHATELLERAULT (1819-1968) " by Claude LOMBARD, published by Librairie Ancienne Brissaud in Poitiers. Descriptive correction of 21/10/2022: After exchange with an eminent specialist (who will recognize himself) we confirm, that the manufacturer marking on the heel of blade "M. F. Châtellerault" corresponds to a private manufacture "Mermilliod Frères" of Châtellerault (and not Manufacture Française".
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