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THBAntique Camel Dromedary Saddle Metal & Wood Napoleonic
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- Lot Description
Antique Camel or dromedary saddle, nicely chased
Dimensions: 12.5 x 48 x 17 in.
Age is difficult to ascertain but I believe this is possibly Napoleonic era
Napoleonic
Wood and Brass Camel Saddle, ca. 1798-1801
A camel saddle designed for Napoleon's Regiment des Dromedaires (Dromedary Regiment) for use during the Egyptian campaigns between 1798 and 1801. The term "dromedary" refers to the dromedary camel, better known as the Arabian camel, that features a single hump on its back. This saddle is perfectly suited to fit snuggly around the hump and secure two soldiers upon the camel's back. The wooden saddle bears iron reinforcements and brass mountings with openwork underlain with silver. The dromedary camel proved to be a vital asset for Napoleon's military campaign, due to the fact the animal is well adapted to life in desert, able to transport a large amounts of cargo and is highly intelligent and easily managed. Specialized equipment such as this saddle was needed to properly outfit the camels for military use. The Regiment des Dromedaires was created upon the onset of Napoleon's arrival in Egypt in January, 1798. These soldiers were hand-selected infantrymen who actually fought dismounted.
US $110.00
Condition
“In fine used original condition with appropriate wear”
- Provenance
Provenance: this item comes from the private collection of Lou A. and Barbara B. Pritchett. Lou Pritchett was an ex-Vice President of Procter and Gamble.
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