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A collection of Napoleana
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- brass, bone, rosewood, lautel leave, iron, glass, giltmetal
comprising: a medal for the birth of the King of Rome, 1811 with the infant on one side and his parents on the other; two pendants commemorating the death of Napoleon in St Helena, 1821; a medal to commemorate the first stone of the Colonne de la Nation, 1800; a horn snuff box in the form of Napoleon's hat (with a picture of Napoleon on horseback at Wagram); a gilt-metal and glass locket containing fragments of his laurel wreath, the glass engraved with his cypher; two medals of Napoleon and Jopsehine as Emperor and Empress by Andrieu; a peace medal of 1802 by Geuffroy; two other commemorative medals; a miniature gilt metal statue of Napoleon contained in a rosewood canister (7cm high); and a walking cane said to belong to Napoleon
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Condition
An interesting assortment of objects, the cane reputedly belonging to Napoleon. Marks, scratches and wear throughout consistent with age and use.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."