etains du prince - Pewter figure (6) - Tin
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Description from the seller
Superb set of 6 collectible tin figurines from the famous French manufactory "Les Étains du Prince", depicting the famous Marshals of the Napoleonic Empire.
Each figure is finely detailed, mounted on a noble wooden base with a gilded name plate indicating the marshal's name, titles, and years of life. The collection remains in exceptional condition and comes with its original accessories.
Detail of the 6 Marshals included in this lot:
Marshal SUCHET (1770 - 1836) – Duke of Albufera
Marshal BERTHIER (1753 - 1815) – Prince of Wagram
Marshal BRUNE (1763 - 1815) – Born at Brive
Marshal MURAT (1767 - 1815) – King of Naples
Marshal GOUVION ST-CYR (1764 - 1830)
Marshal JOURDAN (1762 - 1833) – Born at Limoges
Object features
Manufacturer: Les Étains du Prince (France)
Material: Fine tin alloy (high-quality alloy)
Theme: Napoleonic history, First Empire, collectible military lead/tin figurines.
Original accessories included:
The 6 original blue cardboard boxes with their individually cut protective foams. Except for one box where a protective plastic is missing.
The 6 illustrated original cards/certificates depicting the coats of arms (escutcheons) of each Marshal of the Empire.
Condition
Figurines: In excellent condition (nearly mint). No missing parts, no breakage observed in the tin. The details (faces, uniforms, sabers) are beautifully preserved.
Bases & Plates: In very good condition, the wood has retained its beautiful patina and the metal inscriptions are clearly legible.
Boxes: Complete with original protective foams (very light signs of use on the cartons from storage, but they protect the pieces perfectly).
Superb set of 6 collectible tin figurines from the famous French manufactory "Les Étains du Prince", depicting the famous Marshals of the Napoleonic Empire.
Each figure is finely detailed, mounted on a noble wooden base with a gilded name plate indicating the marshal's name, titles, and years of life. The collection remains in exceptional condition and comes with its original accessories.
Detail of the 6 Marshals included in this lot:
Marshal SUCHET (1770 - 1836) – Duke of Albufera
Marshal BERTHIER (1753 - 1815) – Prince of Wagram
Marshal BRUNE (1763 - 1815) – Born at Brive
Marshal MURAT (1767 - 1815) – King of Naples
Marshal GOUVION ST-CYR (1764 - 1830)
Marshal JOURDAN (1762 - 1833) – Born at Limoges
Object features
Manufacturer: Les Étains du Prince (France)
Material: Fine tin alloy (high-quality alloy)
Theme: Napoleonic history, First Empire, collectible military lead/tin figurines.
Original accessories included:
The 6 original blue cardboard boxes with their individually cut protective foams. Except for one box where a protective plastic is missing.
The 6 illustrated original cards/certificates depicting the coats of arms (escutcheons) of each Marshal of the Empire.
Condition
Figurines: In excellent condition (nearly mint). No missing parts, no breakage observed in the tin. The details (faces, uniforms, sabers) are beautifully preserved.
Bases & Plates: In very good condition, the wood has retained its beautiful patina and the metal inscriptions are clearly legible.
Boxes: Complete with original protective foams (very light signs of use on the cartons from storage, but they protect the pieces perfectly).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
etains du prince
Number of objects
6
Country of origin
France
Material
Tin
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
