The best-selling antique weapons and historical souvenirs
Our best successes in Antique Weapons and Historical Memorabilia
Every day, our clients come to us to have their antique and collectible items appraised. Among them, many antique weapons of all types are authenticated by our experts. Swords, pistols, or historical souvenirs are appraised, and some of them are sold at auction by Auctie's, at the Hôtel Drouot, the European epicenter of auctions.
What types of antique weapons & historical memorabilia do we appraise?
- The antique pistols and rifles...
- Sabers, knives, bayonets...
- Historical souvenirs: military decorations, military accessories, tableware with military decoration...
The best-selling pistols at auction
Estimated €3000 - €5000
Flintlock pistol of general or admiral to the model vendémiaire year XII
Estimated at €18,000 - €20,000
Hugo Borchardt patent C93 pistol, with its original wood and leather stock.
Estimated at €4,500 - €6,000
Flintlock pistol with double rotating barrels around 1660/1680.
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The old French weapons are rare and remain very appreciated by the collectors. Especially if they are in good condition.
More generally, any weapon with a history, from a famous former owner or from a "successful" military period in France or abroad (Germany, Russia...) can very well be sold at auction.
They can also be rare pieces that are not often put on the market, such as Russian knives, bayonets or Corsican stylets.
Our experts will be able to help you authenticate your objects, and will know how to identify treasures. We will be able to propose you the project of sale in the best of your interests.
The best selling swords and knives at auction
Estimated at €300 - €500
Luxurious Russian bear hunting knife. Handle made of green nephrite.
Estimated €100 - €150
Corsican stylus. Known as the Vendetta stylus. Faceted ebony handle enriched with chiselled mother-of-pearl blades and metal fillets.
Estimated €600 - €800
Russian sabre called Shashka. Mounted in silver with chased vegetal decoration and rows of pearls.
Historical memorabilia can include many items that have marked the history of military arts: military accessories, military tableware, military awards and decorations.
Many military decorations, for example, can be highly prized when sold. Of noble manufacture or in precious metals, it happens that foreign medals kept in the bottom of cupboards for years, estimated at 800€, finally sell for several thousands of euros during auctions at the Hôtel Drouot, the European epicenter of auctions.
The best thing is to submit photos of your objects to our experts. We will know how to authenticate and sell at the best price, while respecting your interests.
The best-selling historical souvenirs at auction
Estimated €500 - €600
SEVRES, 18th century, circa 1970, porcelain teacup and saucer.
Estimated at €2,000 - €3,000
Plate in Sèvres porcelain from the "agronomic" service
Estimated at €1,500 - €2,000
Gold Cross of the Order of St. Stanislaus, 2nd class.
Our team of experts is at your disposal everywhere in France to authenticate, appraise free of charge and confidentially your antique weapons and historical souvenirs.
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