From the collection of a European family, Part I
A gold snuff box, Victoire Blouzot (veuve Blerzy), Paris, 1808-1813
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May 15, 11:57 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
rectangular with oval section, decorated in chevron engine-turning, framed by foliate strapwork, chased floral and anthemion ornaments on a sablé ground to sides, the interior of the lid later engraved: This Box was the property of The Emperor Napoleon / Presented by / Captain George Russell / who / died 15 Sept 1825 / To Mr George Hayter, 1824, maker's mark, Paris 3eme titre and grosse garantie 1809-1819, the left rim numbered: 382,
length 8.3 cm; 3 1/4 in.
Christie’s London, 22 November 1999, lot 143