ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

A RARE FRENCH MARINE BRIQUET SABER, MODEL AN XI

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's premium:

An extremely rare saber Briquet de marine, model AN XI (1802-1803), Napoleon Bonaparte 1st consul. Brass D-shaped hilt with ribbed handle, marked with an anchor on cross guard and "144", "30", various arsenal and inspection marks "F" and "M" on knuckle guard; curved single-edged blade stamped on ricasso "G.R." under the crown, brass fitted stitched leather scabbard.

Dimensions: L: 28 3/4 in., (73 cm.)

Condition: Good, blade shows wear with age.