Lot Essay
See Paul Jokelson, Sulphides the Art of Cameo Incrustation, New York, 1968, fig. 56 for the medal by Andrieu and subsequent sulphides.
EARLY TO MID 19TH CENTURY
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FOUR BACCARAT GLASS TUMBLERS
Early to mid 19th century
Including: Two incrusted with cameo portrait medallions of Napoleon I, inscribed 'Andrieu F.', one set with a portrait of Louis Philippe and the last with enamel on gold foil depicting Napoleon I standing on a pedestal, the sides moulded and cut with variant patterns
3.7/8in. (9.5cm.) high, the largest (4)
Early to mid 19th century
Including: Two incrusted with cameo portrait medallions of Napoleon I, inscribed 'Andrieu F.', one set with a portrait of Louis Philippe and the last with enamel on gold foil depicting Napoleon I standing on a pedestal, the sides moulded and cut with variant patterns
3.7/8in. (9.5cm.) high, the largest (4)