France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848). - Lot 166

France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848). Rare firemen's cap plate from the commune of Janville (Eure-et-Loir 28199). In copper-plated brass, embossed with a Gallic rooster, its right leg resting on a globe titled "LIBERTÉ" between palm and laurel branches, and on either side, an axe, two baskets, a water spear and a flaming pyre. (Wear and tear, minor bumps, fairly good condition). 23 x 13.5 cm. Enclosed: - A mid-19th-century gilt copper Sapeurs Pompiers epaulette plate embossed with scales, a flaming pyre surmounted by two crossed axes and a flaming grenade. The gilded brass knob with center decorated with two crossed axes surmounted by a flaming grenade with motto around the edge "Sapeurs pompiers" is present. 16 x 10.5 cm (Minor dents, good condition). - Louis-Philippe period Sapeurs Pompiers fireman's gibern plate, hexagonal in copper-plated brass embossed with two crossed axes surmounted by a flaming grenade and framed by baskets of laurel branches and at the bottom a flaming house. (Fixing tabs on reverse side missing, fairly good condition). 8 x 10 cm. All three pieces in their original condition, never before in a collection.