Lot No. 636


A French Infantry Sabre, model AN XI (Briquet), with its scabbard, 1813


the maker’s mark on the blade was subsequently crossed out (as being a captured weapon?) the manufacturing date (January 1813) is a little difficult to read, the surveyor marks (the letter K with a star, the letter L, etc.) minor traces of corrosion, a brass ensemble with marks (e.g. the letter K with a star, 41, the letter D, etc.), the scabbard is covered in leather, forged brass, length 73.5 cm, with the scabbard 78.5 cm (Do)

27.05.2017 - 15:00

Starting bid:
CZK 8,000.-

A French Infantry Sabre, model AN XI (Briquet), with its scabbard, 1813


the maker’s mark on the blade was subsequently crossed out (as being a captured weapon?) the manufacturing date (January 1813) is a little difficult to read, the surveyor marks (the letter K with a star, the letter L, etc.) minor traces of corrosion, a brass ensemble with marks (e.g. the letter K with a star, 41, the letter D, etc.), the scabbard is covered in leather, forged brass, length 73.5 cm, with the scabbard 78.5 cm (Do)


Auction: Art and Antiques
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 27.05.2017 - 15:00
Location: Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel Prague
Exhibition: 20.05. - 27.05.2017