Box (2) - Wood - Napoleon III piggy bank

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Current bid
€ 29
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Paul Wullems
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Selected by Paul Wullems

He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

Estimate  € 180 - € 220
HR
€29
IT
€26
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€23

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Rare pair of Napoleon III coin banks from France, dating to 1850–1900, comprising one elm burl in brass-decorated veneer (8×11×7 cm) and one contoured wood marquetry bank with a key (7×10.5×7 cm), in excellent condition with minimal wear.

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RARE and splendid set of 2 Napoléon III piggy banks: 1 piggy bank in ash burl with a magnificent brass decoration of great beauty (8 x 11 x 7 cm) and 1 contoured wood piggy bank in marquetry with a key (7 x 10.5 x 7 cm). An object of great elegance, original and decorative. Insured shipping. No shipping to the USA

RARE and splendid set of 2 Napoléon III piggy banks: 1 piggy bank in ash burl with a magnificent brass decoration of great beauty (8 x 11 x 7 cm) and 1 contoured wood piggy bank in marquetry with a key (7 x 10.5 x 7 cm). An object of great elegance, original and decorative. Insured shipping. No shipping to the USA

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Napoleon III piggy bank
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
FranceVerified
1277
Objects sold
96.3%
Private

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