Lot 6356

A Mameluke sabre for members of the French Guard, circa 1800

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots

Hammer price € 2,000

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Description

Well-preserved, strongly curved blade of triangular section with a sharp cutting edge. Both sides of the root etched with gold-inlaid ornaments (stars, moon, shell, lozenge lattice), the manufacturer's mark „Mfture n ale de Klingenthal Coulaux Frères" on the spine. Smooth, gilt brass hilt with a black, leather-covered grip (scuffed) and wire winding. The black leather-covered scabbard somewhat worn, with gilt brass fittings (minor dents) and two movable suspension rings. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age. Length 97 cm. Very imposing sword. See Lhoste/Resek, Les Sabres, p. 59 (No. 7).

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General Information

The auction starts on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 6001 - 7240. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.