ebay items found, authentic?

[StrangeBayPirate]

Sailed across these items on ebay and while me own coins do not allow me to bid I do think they look cool. Thar be a french sword, tricorne and other items including an 1812 cartridge box listed by this seller, some as being 200 plus years old, again very cool. Me own novice eyes would not know the diff but I be wondering what some of you who've been in the trade a bit longer might think of these items, authenic or not?

Steven Starr

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[Aurore Devareaux]

Very interesting. The chapeau is a replica, and given consideration what one can pay for a proper hat, it is not a bad price. Although, there is no mention of fabric used for construction, outside of the pompon, which is said to be of wool render.

The sword, on the other hand, is up for debate. Seller offers no certificate of authenticity and the photos do not allow me to inspect the blade properly. It is similar in design to the French officer's epee / straight sword used for dressage in the Napoleonic Era in regard to general design, though there are differences in guard wrought, and grip. There is a variance in legnth, as well. (Of note, there were many variations offered during the Napoleonic Era and this could very well be the case here. I am curious as to where exactly this blade supposedly falls in timeline.)

I have seen very good replicas....I own a very good replica, so I will say niether yea nor nay by what is presented. Outside of circa offering, he gives no designation

Out of curiosity, perhaps I shall E-Mail our Belgian friend and enquire further.