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31st January 2021, 02:56 PM
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The "Coulaux Freres a Klingenthal" corresponds to the post-napoleonic period.
More accurate dating can be done based on the stamps on the blade and on the hilt... if any. However, if there are any stamps on the ricasso they may be masked by the langets. |
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31st January 2021, 04:02 PM
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Sorry, but Coulaux Frères took this name at the 21st of april 1801, so the sabre has been made clearly in the Napoleonic aera!
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31st January 2021, 04:58 PM
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Quote:
1. The swords made during Napoleonic era were generally marked with "Manuf. Imp. ..." or different alternative shortenings for the imperial manufacture. The Coulaux brothers didn't sign in their own name until much later. 2. If I remember correctly this model was produced until about 1822 when it was replaced with a new one, with a more elaborate hilt. From "Armes Blanches" by Lhoste and Buigne, it appears this marking was used after Napoleonic era (see pages 231-234). See also the article by Mr. Jean Bink. http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/klingenthal.htm So my guess is that it was made sometime between 1815 and 1822. Anyhow, the stamps on the ricasso and hilt should allow a more accurate dating. 
Last edited by mariusgmioc; 31st January 2021 at 05:27 PM. |
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31st January 2021, 06:05 PM
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Hello,
Tks for all the comments. From what I know it's napoleonic, I also have another one with similar model but more precious. |
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