Sale on Sunday, 3th of october 2010
Sale Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
Auction sales of Antique arms, Militaria and Sporting accessories
San Giorgio Auction House - Genoa - Italy
| Hours : | 10h |
| Place : | Via San Lorenzo, 5/17 - 16123 |
| Exhibition : | Du lundi 20 au samedi 25 septembre de 10h à 13h et de 14h30 à 18h30 |
| Information : | "For the occasion, a group of unusual and interesting antique weapons will be sold, of which a rare group of Sardinian pistols; three exceptional Neapolitan hunting short-swords; French and Italian honour daggers, property of eminent personalities; exquisite pairs of flintlock pistols from the Ottoman Empire manufactured in Algeria; two blunderbusses with splendid barrels and lockplates damascened in silver and gold; cased target and duelling pistols; iron maces; an important 18th century silver sword from the region of Piedmont decorated with the House of Savoy coat -of-arms on a gilded background; a large group of military arms and various Risorgimento sabres of notable importance. In the militaria section, a Russian helmet from the General of the Guards, used during the Crimean war and other headwear, are all of note. A magnificent and interesting group of halberds will certainly attract the attention of the weapons' collectors at the auction. Amongst the historical antiques, is a gilded silver vase with embossed and chiselled decoration depicting allegories of the expedition, a donation from the Fiume parliament to Gabriele d'Annunzio. Of noteworthy importance and extreme rarity is an Italian cinquedea in excellent condition with gilt traces in some areas, a weapon which is almost unobtainable on the market." La Maison de Ventes San Giorgio ne prendra que les enchères téléphoniques concernant des lots estimés à plus de 500 €. During the auction the San Giorgio's, operators will call at the Auction House only the people bidding a lot with a cost higher than 500 €. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la Maison de Ventes au +39 010 8693500. |
