Lot n° 798
Estimation :
150 - 200
EUR
Result
: NC
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 798
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870).
Beautiful reconstruction of a 2nd Empire-style drum major colback.
Reconstruction based on antique elements. The cowhide carcass is covered with black furry skin, and the bottom is made from a leather cap (bearing a serial number) from a 19th century shako (Louis Philippe). Inner cap with 10 black leather wolf teeth (modern). It is fitted with a scarlet cloth flame decorated with gilded braids and soutaches ending in a tassel with gilded passementerie fringe (wear and tear, patina, decorative, as is).
Height approx. 26 cm x outer diameter approx. 27.5 cm.
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