E-auction 613-594247 - fjt_013145 - ARTILLERY Louis de Crevant, duc de Humières, grand maître de l’Artillerie 1694
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| Estimate : | 180 € |
| Price : | 61 € |
| Maximum bid : | 97 € |
| End of the sale : | 13 January 2025 19:59:20 |
| bidders : | 5 bidders |
Type : Louis de Crevant, duc de Humières, grand maître de l’Artillerie
Date: 1694
Metal : silver
Diameter : 27,2 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Edge : lisse
Rarity : R1
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LE MARECHAL DE HVMIERES.
Obverse description : Écu aux armes de Louis de Crevant (1632-1694), marquis puis duc de Humières portent écartelé ; aux 1 et 4, contre-écartelé d’argent et d’azur ; aux 2 et 3, d’argent fretté de sable, dessous, deux canons.
Reverse
Reverse legend : FLAMMIFERO VOMIT ORE MORTEM ; À L'EXERGUE : ARTILLERIE 1694.
Reverse description : Canon tirant.
Reverse translation : Il crache la mort par sa gueule de feu.
Commentary
Gouverneur de Compiègne en 1646, en survivance de son père, Louis de Crevant est maréchal de camp en 1650 en Flandre. En 1660, il est gouverneur du Bourbonnais puis, protégé par Louvois, reste en Flandre entre 1667 et 1675. Il seconde Turenne et devient gouverneur de Lille et maréchal de France en 1668. En Hollande en 1675, il devient gouverneur du Hainaut puis Grand maître de l’artillerie en 1685 (il avait le droit de faire supporter ses armes par deux canons adossés avec leurs affûts au naturel, voyez le droit de ce jeton). Chevalier des ordres du roi en 1688, il devient duc et pair de France en 1690. Il se retire en 1691 et meurt à Versailles. Plus que ses succès, c’est son épouse, la belle et riche Louise Antoinette de la Châtre, dame du palais de la Reine qui passe pour avoir contribué à sa réussite..
Governor of Compiègne in 1646, surviving his father, Louis de Crevant was field marshal in 1650 in Flanders. In 1660, he was governor of Bourbonnais then, protected by Louvois, remained in Flanders between 1667 and 1675. He seconded Turenne and became governor of Lille and marshal of France in 1668. In Holland in 1675, he became governor of Hainaut then Grand Master of the artillery in 1685 (he had the right to have his weapons supported by two cannons leaning against each other with their natural carriages, see the right on this token). Knight of the King's orders in 1688, he became duke and peer of France in 1690. He retired in 1691 and died at Versailles. More than his successes, it was his wife, the beautiful and wealthy Louise Antoinette de la Châtre, lady of the Queen's palace, who is said to have contributed to his success.
Governor of Compiègne in 1646, surviving his father, Louis de Crevant was field marshal in 1650 in Flanders. In 1660, he was governor of Bourbonnais then, protected by Louvois, remained in Flanders between 1667 and 1675. He seconded Turenne and became governor of Lille and marshal of France in 1668. In Holland in 1675, he became governor of Hainaut then Grand Master of the artillery in 1685 (he had the right to have his weapons supported by two cannons leaning against each other with their natural carriages, see the right on this token). Knight of the King's orders in 1688, he became duke and peer of France in 1690. He retired in 1691 and died at Versailles. More than his successes, it was his wife, the beautiful and wealthy Louise Antoinette de la Châtre, lady of the Queen's palace, who is said to have contributed to his success.
Historical background
ARTILLERY
Before Louvois, the artillery was entrusted to civilian contractors who provided the men and equipment for each gun in battery for a given price. It came under a grand master of the artillery, a charge created under Charles VII, which belonged to Sully from 1599 to 1610 or to the Duke of Meilleraye under Richelieu. With Louvois, the artillery became an integral part of the army and was protected by the regiment of the king's riflemen. Ranks in the artillery were more accessible to commoners than in other regiments, advancement was given on merits and talents. Until the 18th century, the equipment left much to be desired with different calibers, different carriages and different wheels. The standardization and modernity of artillery will owe much to J.-B. de Gribeauval, Inspector General of Artillery since 1776. At the end of the 18th century, French artillery will be the first in Europe and this superiority will explain the victories of the Revolution.
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