STUNNING FRENCH 19th CENTURY ORMOLU GILDED JEWELLERY BOX WITH NAPOLEON PORTRAIT
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RARE STUNNING FRENCH 19th CENTURY ORMOLU GILDED JEWELLERY BOX WITH NAPOLEON PORTRAIT
c1800
Thisis the most Beautiful Napoleon Interest Stunning French 19th Century OrmoluGilded Jewellery Box with Miniature Portrait of Napoleon, this i believe to havebeen crafted 1800 making this around 219 years old, It is posited from anAuction House that it may have once belonged to Napoleon's Wife Josephineherself . This is the most Stunning Ormolu Gildin...g to this French 19th CenturyJewellery Box, it really is Beautiful to hold and feel, with the most ExquisiteDecorations around the Lid and has a roped edging around the Lid, to the top ithas a Beautiful Floral Garland Shape around the Portrait, the back of thisStunning 19th Century French Jewellery Box has a smooth Gilded Finish to it, and the Jewellery Box has a Stunning Inset Painting Depicting Napoleonin his Military Uniform, in an Outdoor Scene and this Painting has been signedwith the name Dica. The Sides of this Beautifully shaped Jewellery Box have themost lovely Swag Decoration all around. This Beautiful 19th Century Ormolu is probablyGilded onto a Bronze Base as this is a Heavy Jewellery Box, the Hinge is strongand the Box opens and closes nicely, to the inside is a lovey Green VelvetInterior although this could have been replaced but is Beautifully fitted, thisprobably was owned and used by Josephine herself and i am sure if it could talkwould have a lot of Stories to tell, this is in lovely condition with justlight scratches a light wear to the Gild, and is only mentioned for accuracy, and this is truly a Collectors Item with Napoleon Connection and would addsomething special to any collection.
MAKER… unknown
ASSAY… France c1800
MEASUREMENTS....12cms length.....10.5cms width...3.5cms height
CONDITION........... as per above
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