Set Of 6 Snuffboxes: "homage To Napoleon," C. 1830
Artist: France
A lovely collection of six snuff boxes made of pressed horn, featuring designs paying homage to Napoleon and his soldiers:
1/"You shall not pass"
2/ "My mother is old and frail"—a reference to Napoleon’s act of charity toward a grenadier
3/ Napoleon’s tomb on St. Helena, “to the unfortunate hero,” a reference to the expression
4/Napoleon seated on the eve of Austerlitz, after a painting by Gérard
5/Battle of Austerlitz
6/Napoleon and the Eagle, united by death
Five boxes in good condition; the sixth is worn
French work, circa 1830
Length 9.5 approx.
Width: 5.5 cm approx.
Height: 2 approx.
1/"You shall not pass"
2/ "My mother is old and frail"—a reference to Napoleon’s act of charity toward a grenadier
3/ Napoleon’s tomb on St. Helena, “to the unfortunate hero,” a reference to the expression
4/Napoleon seated on the eve of Austerlitz, after a painting by Gérard
5/Battle of Austerlitz
6/Napoleon and the Eagle, united by death
Five boxes in good condition; the sixth is worn
French work, circa 1830
Length 9.5 approx.
Width: 5.5 cm approx.
Height: 2 approx.
980 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Good condition
Material: Horn
Length: 9.5
Width: 5.5
Height: 2
Reference (ID): 1838169
Availability: In stock
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