"Commemorative Silver Trowel 1813 Pont Saint Louis Between Menton And Ventimiglia By Napoleon "
Exceptional commemorative silver trowel. Foundation of the Saint-Louis bridge, between Menton and Ventimiglia in Italy. Engraved "Pont du Ravin de Saint-Louis founded on April 4, 1813". Historical object worthy of a museum.
Solid silver, Master Goldsmith hallmark MAB. Blackened wooden handle.
Gross weight: 123 gr.
Dimensions:
Length: 23 cm.
Height: 11.4 cm.
Width: 7.5 cm.
Numerous references and articles concerning this work decided by Napoleon I. This bridge (which dominates the bed of a 36m torrent) has a single 15m arch and was completed in 1918.
IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.
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