Jewellery box - Tin - Napoleon III Gift Box
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HISTORICAL SOUVENIR OF THE NAPOLEONIC EPIC
EXCEPTIONAL JEWEL-BOX MEDICINE-DARING PORTABLE CHEST WITH THE SEVEN IMPERIAL EAGLES
Era: Late 19th century, Napoleonic III period (Neo-Empire style)
Material: Cast and chased pewter, with a natural patina of “antique silver”
Dimensions: Width: 7.4 cm Height: 5.0 cm Depth: 4.2 cm
Description: Rare and curious pocket or display box in the shape of a bombé miniature chest or safe, topped with a movable gripping handle.
Cover: At its center, a prominent high-relief medallion depicting the profile of Emperor Napoleon I in full dress, wearing his famous battle bicorne hat.
The bust is flanked and crowned by an exceptional sequence of seven heraldic imperial eagles, wings spread wide.
Body of the box: Front decorated with two additional imperial eagles, bringing the total count to seven eagles on the piece as a whole.
The front face and the two sides receive an extensive attached ornamentation of stylized vegetative metalwork inspired by medieval motifs (scrollwork and acanthus leaves), typical of the Troubadour taste.
Interior: Plain, unfinished pewter, without fittings. Original functional hinge at the rear.
Condition: Superb freshness. The item is in its strict discovery state, having undergone no restoration or abrasive cleaning.
Original patina perfectly preserved, reliefs clear and unworn.
Expert’s Note: Napoleonic display pieces from the 19th century most often adopt simple geometric shapes (flat snuff boxes, medallions). This model, shaped like a medieval chest, combines Imperial military iconography with medieval vegetal décor and represents a highly rare composite design. The accumulation of seven imperial eagles on an object of this size makes it a true piece of mastery and curiosity, highly sought after by militaria and folk-art collectors.
Provenance: Private collection, France.
Inédit on the market, unpublished piece kept by descendants.
Unprecedented on the market
An Authenticity Certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Shipped insured and secure Express delivery within 24h by FedEx - Chronopost - DHL - UPS.
Shipment only within Europe.
Appropriate protective packaging.
Seller's Story
Founded in 1922, Casa Ostertag has established itself as an essential reference in the sale of collectibles, artworks, and jewelry. With over a century of experience, it stands out for the rigor and passion of its internal gemologists, who guarantee the authenticity and value of each piece. A trusted house for over a hundred years, Ostertag embodies tradition, excellence, and transparency in service of collectors and art lovers worldwide.
Translated by Google TranslateHISTORICAL SOUVENIR OF THE NAPOLEONIC EPIC
EXCEPTIONAL JEWEL-BOX MEDICINE-DARING PORTABLE CHEST WITH THE SEVEN IMPERIAL EAGLES
Era: Late 19th century, Napoleonic III period (Neo-Empire style)
Material: Cast and chased pewter, with a natural patina of “antique silver”
Dimensions: Width: 7.4 cm Height: 5.0 cm Depth: 4.2 cm
Description: Rare and curious pocket or display box in the shape of a bombé miniature chest or safe, topped with a movable gripping handle.
Cover: At its center, a prominent high-relief medallion depicting the profile of Emperor Napoleon I in full dress, wearing his famous battle bicorne hat.
The bust is flanked and crowned by an exceptional sequence of seven heraldic imperial eagles, wings spread wide.
Body of the box: Front decorated with two additional imperial eagles, bringing the total count to seven eagles on the piece as a whole.
The front face and the two sides receive an extensive attached ornamentation of stylized vegetative metalwork inspired by medieval motifs (scrollwork and acanthus leaves), typical of the Troubadour taste.
Interior: Plain, unfinished pewter, without fittings. Original functional hinge at the rear.
Condition: Superb freshness. The item is in its strict discovery state, having undergone no restoration or abrasive cleaning.
Original patina perfectly preserved, reliefs clear and unworn.
Expert’s Note: Napoleonic display pieces from the 19th century most often adopt simple geometric shapes (flat snuff boxes, medallions). This model, shaped like a medieval chest, combines Imperial military iconography with medieval vegetal décor and represents a highly rare composite design. The accumulation of seven imperial eagles on an object of this size makes it a true piece of mastery and curiosity, highly sought after by militaria and folk-art collectors.
Provenance: Private collection, France.
Inédit on the market, unpublished piece kept by descendants.
Unprecedented on the market
An Authenticity Certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Shipped insured and secure Express delivery within 24h by FedEx - Chronopost - DHL - UPS.
Shipment only within Europe.
Appropriate protective packaging.
Seller's Story
Founded in 1922, Casa Ostertag has established itself as an essential reference in the sale of collectibles, artworks, and jewelry. With over a century of experience, it stands out for the rigor and passion of its internal gemologists, who guarantee the authenticity and value of each piece. A trusted house for over a hundred years, Ostertag embodies tradition, excellence, and transparency in service of collectors and art lovers worldwide.
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Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Metal type
Tin
Title additional information
Napoleon III Gift Box
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5 cm
Width
7.4 cm
Depth
4.2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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