Canteen dummy of the Hundred Guards squadron, worn at a costume ball by Marie Verly, wife of the colonel commanding the corps, circa 1856, consisting of :

- a cap imitating the helmet of the Hundred Guards. In silver trimmings, surmounted by a crest with a pediment embroidered with an "N" under an imperial crown in gilded metal, bordered by a curb chain braid, trimmed with horsehair and a white braid.

White silk chinstrap chinstrap with gold thread. Golden brass bossettes with stars. Embroidered golden pen holder. Scarlet feather.

Inside lined with glued "Honeycomb" fabric, silk lined.

- Important vest imitating breastplate made of gilded passementerie cloth with simulated breastplate straps.

Enriched with a richly embroidered central motif in high relief of the great imperial coat of arms in thread, canetille, sequins, with crown and gilded brass attributes.

- Tunic in imitation of that of the Hundred Guards. In sky blue velvet. Braided red velvet trim and collar. Buttons to the model, gilded.

- Skirt in ivory sheet with triple golden stump (back).

- Leather boots with high stems edged in height with amaranth and silver braid. Simulated spurs.

- canteen barrel covered with ivory cloth with gold trim (posterior tap).

Height : 175 cm

B.E. (Small traces of wear and tear). Unique model.



Bibliography :

Debaecker Collection, figures 322 to 324, p. 246 and notice 130 p. 316 of the work "One hundred guards for an emperor".



 Elisabeth Marie Stéphanie GOIRAN (1835-1917), daughter of Barthélémy Goiran (1790-1863) who was mayor of Couzon, mayor of the 1st district of Lyon, director of the Caisse d'Epargne and president of the Dispensary General.
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Lot no. 67

Canteen dummy of the Hundred Guards squadron, worn at a costume ball by Marie Verly, wife of the colonel commanding the corps, circa 1856, consisting of : - a cap imitating the helmet of the Hundred Guards. In silver trimmings, surmounted by a crest with a pediment embroidered with an "N" under an imperial crown in gilded metal, bordered by a curb chain braid, trimmed with horsehair and a white braid. White silk chinstrap chinstrap with gold thread. Golden brass bossettes with stars. Embroidered golden pen holder. Scarlet feather. Inside lined with glued "Honeycomb" fabric, silk lined. - Important vest imitating breastplate made of gilded passementerie cloth with simulated breastplate straps. Enriched with a richly embroidered central motif in high relief of the great imperial coat of arms in thread, canetille, sequins, with crown and gilded brass attributes. - Tunic in imitation of that of the Hundred Guards. In sky blue velvet. Braided red velvet trim and collar. Buttons to the model, gilded. - Skirt in ivory sheet with triple golden stump (back). - Leather boots with high stems edged in height with amaranth and silver braid. Simulated spurs. - canteen barrel covered with ivory cloth with gold trim (posterior tap). Height : 175 cm B.E. (Small traces of wear and tear). Unique model. Bibliography : Debaecker Collection, figures 322 to 324, p. 246 and notice 130 p. 316 of the work "One hundred guards for an emperor". Elisabeth Marie Stéphanie GOIRAN (1835-1917), daughter of Barthélémy Goiran (1790-1863) who was mayor of Couzon, mayor of the 1st district of Lyon, director of the Caisse d'Epargne and president of the Dispensary General.

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€3,000 - €5,000
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€3,200
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Canteen dummy of the Hundred Guards squadron, worn at a costume ball by Marie Verly, wife of the colonel commanding the corps, circa 1856, consisting of : - a cap imitating the helmet of the Hundred Guards. In silver trimmings, surmounted by a crest with a pediment embroidered with an "N" under an imperial crown in gilded metal, bordered by a curb chain braid, trimmed with horsehair and a white braid. White silk chinstrap chinstrap with gold thread. Golden brass bossettes with stars. Embroidered golden pen holder. Scarlet feather. Inside lined with glued "Honeycomb" fabric, silk lined. - Important vest imitating breastplate made of gilded passementerie cloth with simulated breastplate straps. Enriched with a richly embroidered central motif in high relief of the great imperial coat of arms in thread, canetille, sequins, with crown and gilded brass attributes. - Tunic in imitation of that of the Hundred Guards. In sky blue velvet. Braided red velvet trim and collar. Buttons to the model, gilded. - Skirt in ivory sheet with triple golden stump (back). - Leather boots with high stems edged in height with amaranth and silver braid. Simulated spurs. - canteen barrel covered with ivory cloth with gold trim (posterior tap). Height : 175 cm B.E. (Small traces of wear and tear). Unique model. Bibliography : Debaecker Collection, figures 322 to 324, p. 246 and notice 130 p. 316 of the work "One hundred guards for an emperor". Elisabeth Marie Stéphanie GOIRAN (1835-1917), daughter of Barthélémy Goiran (1790-1863) who was mayor of Couzon, mayor of the 1st district of Lyon, director of the Caisse d'Epargne and president of the Dispensary General.
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