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French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
Hansord Antiques
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French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass

19th century
For Sale by Hansord Antiques
Description

A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the star burst and French eagle. Original leather still beneath the shoulder straps and engraved with the makers name and date.

Manufre Raull De Klingenthal TLL No1137 June 1833

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Hansord Antiques has dated this French Second Empire Cuirass to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA982077
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001226
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Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the star burst and French eagle. Original leather still beneath the shoulder straps and engraved with the makers name and date.

Manufre Raull De Klingenthal TLL No1137 June 1833

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this French Second Empire Cuirass to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA982077
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001226
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps.
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Archive I A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps.

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass

Archive II A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps. View II
Archive III A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps. View III
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Archive V A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps. View V
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Archive VIII A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps. View VIII
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Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

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A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps.
FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE CARABINIERS CUIRASS
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A French Second Empire Carabiniers cuirass featuring a polished brass front plate adorned with a sunburst imperial eagle crest and chain shoulder straps.
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During the French Second Empire (18521870), Carabiniers-a-Cheval were elite heavy cavalry units equipped with distinct brass-faced steel cuirasses. Introduced to replace earlier steel designs, these breastplates featured prominent French imperial eagle emblems and were designed to offer visual distinction alongside physical protection on the battlefield.

These breastplates were engineered primarily from wrought steel or iron for impact resistance, often clad with a thin sheet of polished brass for regiment identification. The internal linings and fastening straps utilised heavy leather, secured by cast brass studs, chains, and rivets.

Authentic pieces feature specific arsenal production stamps along the lower rims, serial numbers, and manufacturer markings from facilities such as Chatellerault. The weight of the steel construction, hand-riveted chain straps, and precise metal-working on the imperial eagle sunburst emblem also serve as key markers of period authenticity.

An antique cuirass is best showcased mounted on a custom display stand atop a dark wood sideboard, within a dedicated library, or inside a glass display cabinet. Pair the item with architectural elements, understated neutral backdrops, and focused spotlighting to highlight the metallic contrast.

Keep the metal surfaces free from humidity and direct handling by wearing cotton gloves during movement. Apply microcrystalline wax periodically to prevent surface oxidisation, and treat any original leather straps with non-acidic leather preservatives to prevent drying or cracking over time.
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