Furniture, Works of Art, Arms and Armour - 25th March 2015
Lot 540
An early 19th century French cuirassier's steel breastplate
Estimate £250 - £350
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Description
An early 19th century French cuirassier's steel breastplate, with a medial ridge, flared base and studs, indistinctly marked in script 'Manufree Rale I, No.660, Klingenthal 1828,' stamped '660' and '2T,' 39.6cm high with a later backplate, indistinctly marked 'Manufee Rle Chatellerault....' and stamped '1711 3T1 L.' (2)