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French Weapons & Armor
![French Napoleonic era Italian Infantry Officer's Saber Sword with Fine Checkered Ebony Grip.: French Napoleonic era Italian Infantry Officer's Saber Sword with Fine Checkered Ebony Grip. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 33 7/8", Blade length : 26 1/2". ~ . Detailed condition reports](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425240_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Fine Early 18th C. French or Italian Officer's Silver Hilt EPPIE Rapier Sword, Likely Used by: Very Fine Early 18th C. French or Italian Officer's Silver Hilt EPPIE Rapier Sword, Likely Used by Either Side Through American Revolution. A very beautiful and large example with a fine quality solid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425232_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Early 18th C. English or French Iron Hilted EPPIE Officer's Rapier Sword with Strong Combat Blade.: Early 18th C. English or French Iron Hilted EPPIE Officer's Rapier Sword with Strong Combat Blade. Likely Used Through American Revolution. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38 5/8", Blade l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425237_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fine American Revolution era French or English Officer's Rapier Sword with Profusely Chiseled &: Fine American Revolution era French or English Officer's Rapier Sword with Profusely Chiseled & Mercury Gold Gilt Hilt. Nicely wire wrapped handle. Strong Military Combat-worthy Blade. Total length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![French Napoleonic era Child EPPIE Rapier Sword with Nice Details and Blued Triangular Section Blade.: French Napoleonic era Child EPPIE Rapier Sword with Nice Details and Blued Triangular Section Blade. Total length : 33 1/4", Blade length : 20 3/8". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425217_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Ornate 18th Century French Rapier with Blued & Gilt Etched Blade, Hilt with Gemstone: Very Ornate 18th Century French Rapier. Straight engraved double edged gilt inlay blade beautifully decorated. There is also inscription around the middle. Wire wrapped handle, pommel decorated with g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
News about French Weapons & Armor
![Trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Napoleon’s goldsmith roared to $51K at Stair](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168576163_1_x.webp)
Trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Napoleon’s goldsmith roared to $51K at Stair
HUDSON, N.Y. – Spotted in a regular Thursday Morning at Stair sale, a trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Napoleon’s goldsmith, sold far above expectations on January 15. After just six bids, they hammered for $40,000 ($51,200 with buyer’s premium) against an estimate of $800-$1,200. Stair Galleries’ cataloging was brief but, as […]
![Circa-1930 poster for a French drink that didn’t exist headlines Jan. 2 sale in New York](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/168163157_1_x-1.jpg)
Circa-1930 poster for a French drink that didn’t exist headlines Jan. 2 sale in New York
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, January 2, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale titled The Artful Palette: Prints, Fine Art & More!, a 92-lot auction featuring just that – prints, fine art, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights is a circa-1930 […]
![‘Pursuit of Beauty’ features American and French Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces at Heritage Oct. 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/162918604_1_x-1.jpg)
‘Pursuit of Beauty’ features American and French Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces at Heritage Oct. 26
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![French bronze and enamel vases lead Autumn’s Arrival auction at Akiba Galleries Sept. 12](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/159523184_1_x.jpg)
French bronze and enamel vases lead Autumn’s Arrival auction at Akiba Galleries Sept. 12
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