1812 KLINGENTHAL (FRANCE) MODEL XI LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE HALLMARKED AND INSCRIBED "VERSAILLES" Start Price USD 3,550.00 Current Price USD 3,550.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location New York See more about '1812 KLINGENTHAL (FRANCE) MODEL XI LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE' Description  FIRST FRENCH EMPIRE  MODEL XI LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE MADE FOR VERSAILLES  by KLINGENTHAL dated 1812     At the beginning of the 18th century, king Louis XV decided to create a state-controlled sword manufacturing company in order to limit the imports of Solingen blades to France. In 1733, the Manufacture d'Armes Blanches d' Alsace commenced operation with the help of 25 skilled workers from Solingen, Germany. The Alsace province, in East of France, was chosen for the availability of iron mines, forges and woods for charcoal, but also because the local language was similar to German.In 1768, accommodation for the Director and his staff (artillery officers) was built in a place called Klingenthal (Klingen=blades, thal= valley), the factory became Manufacture de Klingenthal . Under this name, thousands of blades were produced until the end of the 19th century.     This sabre and some other items were purchased about 10-12 years ago from Christies as an addition to our extensive collection of antique swords and firearms. Everything in our collection came from the most reputable dealers and auction houses in the United Sates and Europe. Therefore, we are very confident about the description of this sabre. Authenticity is fully guaranteed, as well.     “SLIGHTLY CURVED SINGLE FULLERED 34 1/2 INCH BLADE, THREE-BAR BRASS HILT, STEEL SCABBARD, OVERALL LENGTH APPROX. 42 INCHES, HALLMARKED AND INSCRIBED VERSAILLES ”       PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. WE WILL WELCOME ANY INQUIRES FROM YOU.     Please Note: We Are Sorry; However, No Returns Will Be Accepted. The Item Will Be Properly Packed, Insured and Shipped Within Three Days of Clearance of Your Payment.   THANK YOU AND ENJOY!!!      Place a Bid!