"Crystal Water Beaker From The Table Service Of Emperor Napoleon III"
Napoleon III, emperor of the FrenchWater beaker from his table service
Rare cut crystal water glass in the shape of abeaker with cut sides, resting on a round base, engraved with the imperial cipher of Emperor Napoleon III.
Good condition, traces of use.
Unknown factory, Second Empire period (1852-1870).
H. 8.5 x D. 6.3 cm.
Provenance
Napoleon III, emperor of the French.
Related works
A lot with four identical cups sold at Osenat, March 25, 2018, lot 371.
Literature
Exhibition catalog, La cave de Joséphine. Le vin sous l'Empire à Malmaison, RMN, Paris, 2009, cat. 136 p. 122, for a glass from the same service preserved at château de Fontainebleau.
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