Antique Napoleonic Document Signed Marie Louise 19th c.
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Pre 1900 item# 916681 (stock# E379)
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Authentic antique Napoleonic document on velum signed “Marie Louise” (Wife of Napoleon and Empress of the French) and dated 1811 also signed by the Secretary Minister of the State and grand-judge Minister of Justice, the Capital writing on the document writes Napoleon, by the grace of God, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of Rhine Mediator of the Switzerland Confederation, &c. &c. &c., to all those to whom this letter oversees, salutation. Marie Louise, originally Maria Louise (Vienna, 1791-1847, Vienna), Empress of the French, was the eldest daughter of the Emperor Franz II. In 1810, possibly through the agency of Metternich, she was married to Napoleon, who had recently divorced the Empress Josephine. A proxy wedding took place in the Augustinerkirche in Vienna in March, followed in April by civil and religious ceremonies in Paris. In 1811 she bore a son, the King of Rome and later Duke of Reichstadt. In 1813 and 1814 she was regent of France during Napoleon's absence at war (see Napoleonic Wars). On Napoleon's fall she fled to Austria and refused to rejoin her husband on Elba. The Congress of Vienna granted her the duchies of Parma, Piacenza, and Guastalla, where she reigned from 1816 until her death. On Napoleon's death she married morganatically Count Neipperg, with whom she had lived for some years, and, after his death in 1834, Count Bombelles. In the early years of her reign she proved an enlightened ruler and introduced many social and judicial reforms.
CONDITION: The document is in good condition considering its age of 198 years old, it is mated and framed.
MEASUREMENTS: 56.5 cm x 43.7 cm (22 ¼ in x 17 ¼ in). Dimensions including the frame 72.5 cm x 59.7cm (28 ½ in x 23 ½ in)
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Antique Cannon Lantaka, 18th century
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Pre 1800 item# 591786 (stock# F25)
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18th century cast bronze SWIVEL-CANNON known as “Lantaka”, “Rail Gun” or “Deck Cannon” used by the legendary Malay pirates, with small cannon-balls it was a powerful offensive weapon. Lantakas were manufactured during the 17th and early 18th century in Holland by Dutch East India Company for export to Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. Later in the 18th century most of them were cast in Indonesia by Dutch colonists and also by local people. Since the bronze cannons were very expensive they become a symbol of wealth and a form of currency; in fact the more cannon a man owns the greater his wealth.
DETAILS: This particular example shows a beautiful green patina and traces of deep pitting, huge barrel is decorated on centre with finely sculptured figure of lizard, diamond shape decorations, seven reinforcing rings and octagonal muzzle, open touch- hole has rear sight pins and a ball probably early type of front sight. Cannon has two small trunnions and the swivel base.
MEASUREMENTS: overall length: 52 inches (132cm), weight: approximately 70 LBS.
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ANTIQUE INDO PERSIAN MUGHAL SHIELD ( BUCKLER )
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18th century Indo Persian shield (buckler) made from hand forged steel damascened in silver and gold (worn out) with arabesque scrolls. The workmanship is excellent, the shield is well hammered the marks of the hammer used to shape the metal are clearly visible on the interior as seen in the picture, the surface of the shield is nicely smooth. The outer border is strengthened by riveted thin steel strips serrated and pointing inwards. In the center are four bosses, with the rings on the back of the shield for rope – to hold the shield. Diameter; 9 1/4 inches (23 1/2 cm)
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18TH CENTURY INDO PERSIAN SHIELD
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Pre 1900 item# 321649 (stock# AR13)
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18th century Indo Persian shield Dhal- Separ made of steel decorated with gold and silver damascening. The shield is decorated with human figures in Persian costumes and around the shield on the border is calligraphic writing inlaid by silver. The workmanship is excellent, the shield is well hammered and the surface is nicely smooth. The border is made of brass and riveted to the steel. In the center are four bosses, and rings on the back of the shield for rope – to hold the shield. Diameter; 19 ½ inches, 5 inches deep.
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16TH CENTURY MAXIMILIAN CLOSE HELMET ARMOR.
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Pre 1900 item# 321636 (stock# AR21)
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Extremely rarea uthentic early 16th Century (circa 1510) period time Maximillian Fluted Close helmet. Skull of the helmet is hammered from a single piece of fully fluted solid steel with two roped combs. The one piece visor with teen horizontal slots Chin-Piece pivoted at the same points as the visor; Neck-Guard of two lames fluted like the scull with turned-under and roped edges, fitted with plume-holder at the rear.All parts of the helmet are authentic except for two rivets on the center of the rosettes which the visor pivots on and the rivets which join the neck guard and the skull, replaced due to corrosion as they are movable parts and are most prone to damage. There is a slight old repair to the chin piece as can be seen on the photos as the chin piece was the most exposed center when attacked by lance. We insure customer of the authenticity of this early 16th Century (circa 1510) period time Maximillian helmet with a lifetime Certificate of Authenticity including the photo of the object, size and weight. Dimensions; high: 12 5/8 inches (32cm) in highest point. Length: 13 3/8inches (34cm) in longest point. Width: 10 5/8inches (27cm) in widest point. Weight: 6 pounds.
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