Lanterne sourde dite de Cadoudal en bois peint de la fin du XVIIIe/début du XIXe siècle

ouvrant à un volet découpé en forme de fleur-de-lys ; (accidents et manques)  

Par tradition familiale, Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804)

Illustration is accurate. As said, poor condition: missing parts and broken glass.
"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."

Une "lanterne sourde", aussi appelée lanterne de voleurs, était conçue de telle façon que celui qui la portait voyait sans être vu, ce qui n'est pas sans évoquer la vie aventureuse du général chouan Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804). Ses tentatives répétées de restaurer les Bourbons sur le trône furent déjouées par la police du Premier Consul Bonaparte et il fut finalement condamné et exécuté le 25 juin 1804.

A painted wood lantern, late 18th/early 19th century, possibly used by Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804), a royalist plotter