December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
An exquisite and highly accurate reproduction of the uniform coat of a Marechal d'Empire beautifully cut by historic tailor Steve Abolt and hand-embroidered utilizing gilt, metallic thread and bullion (not mylar) following the original 1st Empire plates and written specifications. This uniform was custom made some years back for late Timothy Pickles of New Orleans, known for his work on various historic documentaries, etc. This uniform was fitted to him (approx. 6 feet tall, chest 42-44, waist 35-37 range, easily altered down and with some skill, enlarged). The uniform coat also comes with a marshal's baton with gilt embroidery on a blue velvet ground, as well as a pair of embroidered epaulettes. CONDITION: Occasionally used for documentary projects and other special observations and worn with care, the exterior of the coat and the baton are near perfect, there is some slight edgewear and very light soiling, mainly restricted to the top of the collar lining and the bottom of the sleeve linings, as to be expected.