Shako of the Light Infantry Regiment, model 1812, First Empire.
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Chasseur Shako of the 1st Light Infantry Regiment, model 1812, First Empire.
Body made of black felt. Leather bourdalou, 2 cm in height, with a tightening buckle at the back. Hard brim made of black waxed cowhide, approximately 23.5 cm in diameter with the outer edge folded over the upper part of the body to a height of 4 cm. Black leather visor, 5.5 cm wide.
Interior cap divided in two parts with a leather band sewn onto a heavy canvas cap. Two-part chinstraps: leather chin strap covered with 15 cut and scalloped iron scales, 20.5 cm in length; round-shaped rosette made of stamped iron representing a hunting horn, with a 4 cm diameter.
Stamped iron plate featuring an imperial eagle holding the thunderbolt of Jupiter in its talons placed on a base decorated with a hunting horn, at the center of which the numeral 1 is cut out, flanked by two lion heads, 13.5 cm in height, 11.7 cm in width. Tri-colored painted leather cockade, 6.2 cm in diameter. Green wool pompom. Total height without the pompom is 23 cm.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former collection of Monsieur Saint-Aubin sold in 1936.
PROVENANCE:
Former collection of Wurtz-Pees, then Saint-Aubin, and private collection.
Mr. Marcel Saint-Aubin was a collector who became an antiquarian between the wars. To my knowledge, no biography or article has ever been published about this individual, who is, nevertheless, well-known among collectors and often cited in the provenance of historical objects of high quality. That is why I am going to open my archives to shed more light on this great connoisseur:
"Mobilized during the First World War along with his brother in the infantry, his brother was killed at Verdun. Both shared a passion for military memorabilia; they both drew and published their drawings in the magazine 'La Giberne' before 1914.
After the war, he established himself as an antiquarian. In 1926, he lived at 108 rue de Ménilmontant (Paris 20th), far from the preferred areas of antique dealers. His choice focused on the specialty that had long attracted him: military curiosities. The spark that led him to this specialty came from his first find: an officer's saber from the Consulate light cavalry, his first beautiful saber; he called it his 'good luck charm' and always kept it.
The profession of an antiquarian allowed Saint-Aubin to see and possess these highly appreciated objects for some time. A discerning expert, he never made mistakes, and his clients benefited from his knowledge. A passionate researcher, everything he discovered in his life was remarkably diverse. Silent and modest, he had an art and a manner that left an indelible memory with the collectors who knew him. Like most military item dealers of that time, Marcel Saint-Aubin did not have a store. He received visitors in his apartment, where few objects were displayed temporarily. Usually, like Paul Jean, he would fetch the objects he wanted to sell from the adjacent room and often presented them without saying anything, with a slight smile, or if the item presented was truly exceptional, he would simply say, without raising his voice, 'It's top-notch...'.
In June 1940, during the occupation, he left for Guingamp. He returned to Paris and resettled in late 1951, in the house he had acquired at 16 rue Henri Pape, in the 13th arrondissement, once again, far from the antique dealers' district.
His love for the objects he parted with was evident even in the care he took in their packaging. Very skilled with his hands, he always protected even the most modest piece perfectly.
Marcel Saint-Aubin passed away at the age of 83, taking with him the respect of all who knew him and leaving behind the memory of a man with great moral values."
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The 1st Light Infantry Regiment took part in the major Napoleonic battles: 1805-1810 Caldiero, Sacile, Wagram, 1810-1812 Miranda, Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813 defense of Saint-Sébastien, Lützen, Bautzen, Dresden, Leipzig, 1814 Brienne, Sézanne, Montmirail, Vauchamps, Laon, Paris, 1815 Quatre-Bras and Waterloo.
Body made of black felt. Leather bourdalou, 2 cm in height, with a tightening buckle at the back. Hard brim made of black waxed cowhide, approximately 23.5 cm in diameter with the outer edge folded over the upper part of the body to a height of 4 cm. Black leather visor, 5.5 cm wide.
Interior cap divided in two parts with a leather band sewn onto a heavy canvas cap. Two-part chinstraps: leather chin strap covered with 15 cut and scalloped iron scales, 20.5 cm in length; round-shaped rosette made of stamped iron representing a hunting horn, with a 4 cm diameter.
Stamped iron plate featuring an imperial eagle holding the thunderbolt of Jupiter in its talons placed on a base decorated with a hunting horn, at the center of which the numeral 1 is cut out, flanked by two lion heads, 13.5 cm in height, 11.7 cm in width. Tri-colored painted leather cockade, 6.2 cm in diameter. Green wool pompom. Total height without the pompom is 23 cm.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former collection of Monsieur Saint-Aubin sold in 1936.
PROVENANCE:
Former collection of Wurtz-Pees, then Saint-Aubin, and private collection.
Mr. Marcel Saint-Aubin was a collector who became an antiquarian between the wars. To my knowledge, no biography or article has ever been published about this individual, who is, nevertheless, well-known among collectors and often cited in the provenance of historical objects of high quality. That is why I am going to open my archives to shed more light on this great connoisseur:
"Mobilized during the First World War along with his brother in the infantry, his brother was killed at Verdun. Both shared a passion for military memorabilia; they both drew and published their drawings in the magazine 'La Giberne' before 1914.
After the war, he established himself as an antiquarian. In 1926, he lived at 108 rue de Ménilmontant (Paris 20th), far from the preferred areas of antique dealers. His choice focused on the specialty that had long attracted him: military curiosities. The spark that led him to this specialty came from his first find: an officer's saber from the Consulate light cavalry, his first beautiful saber; he called it his 'good luck charm' and always kept it.
The profession of an antiquarian allowed Saint-Aubin to see and possess these highly appreciated objects for some time. A discerning expert, he never made mistakes, and his clients benefited from his knowledge. A passionate researcher, everything he discovered in his life was remarkably diverse. Silent and modest, he had an art and a manner that left an indelible memory with the collectors who knew him. Like most military item dealers of that time, Marcel Saint-Aubin did not have a store. He received visitors in his apartment, where few objects were displayed temporarily. Usually, like Paul Jean, he would fetch the objects he wanted to sell from the adjacent room and often presented them without saying anything, with a slight smile, or if the item presented was truly exceptional, he would simply say, without raising his voice, 'It's top-notch...'.
In June 1940, during the occupation, he left for Guingamp. He returned to Paris and resettled in late 1951, in the house he had acquired at 16 rue Henri Pape, in the 13th arrondissement, once again, far from the antique dealers' district.
His love for the objects he parted with was evident even in the care he took in their packaging. Very skilled with his hands, he always protected even the most modest piece perfectly.
Marcel Saint-Aubin passed away at the age of 83, taking with him the respect of all who knew him and leaving behind the memory of a man with great moral values."
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The 1st Light Infantry Regiment took part in the major Napoleonic battles: 1805-1810 Caldiero, Sacile, Wagram, 1810-1812 Miranda, Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813 defense of Saint-Sébastien, Lützen, Bautzen, Dresden, Leipzig, 1814 Brienne, Sézanne, Montmirail, Vauchamps, Laon, Paris, 1815 Quatre-Bras and Waterloo.
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).