Auction on
06 February 2021 - 14:15 (CET) -
44, rue de Gray - 21000 Dijon
The romanticized world of Alexandre Dumas is within bidding range! This helmet belonged to the famous Black Musketeers elite corps formed in the 17th century, shortly after the “Grays”.
French Restoration period. Trumpet helmet of the Second Company of the King’s Household Musketeers, called the “Black Musketeers”, 1814 model, silver-plated copper, leather lined with black velvet, silver-plated scales and red horsehair. Estimate: €8,000/12,000
French Restoration period. Trumpet helmet of the Second Company of the King’s Household Musketeers, called the “Black Musketeers”, 1814 model, silver-plated copper, leather lined with black velvet, silver-plated scales and red horsehair. Estimate: €8,000/12,000
The French Musketeer corps was abolished in 1792, but briefly returned under the Restoration, from July 6, 1814 to January 1, 1816. That was just enough time to design a new uniform and this superb…
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