December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A hussar dolman made in the fashion of the French 2nd Regiment of Hussars of the 1st Empire, of brown broadcloth with sky blue facings, heavily trimmed with white braid. Made of the correct materials and cut in the early 19th century manner, it might possibly be an original with later alteration, as it was cut-down to fit a smaller size. Whether early 19th century or a later, properly cut and tailored reproduction, in its present state it can be dated to 1880-1900 period based on its ball buttons, which are all back-marked "R F & Cie. 1711 Paris." Historical artists such as Detaille and Meissonier are known to have used altered originals and quality reproductions as modeling props while working on their magnificent paintings of Napoleon's Imperial Army. CONDITION: Very good, period alterations as noted; a few moth nips and some edgewear and light soiling to the lining.