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The medallion in the above piece was presumably struck to commemorate the marriage of Emperor Napoleon and Queen Marie Louise in 1809
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A GOLD-MOUNTED HORN SNUFF BOX
apparently unmarked, probably French, early 19th Century
The curved oblong horn box with gold hinge and circular mount, the cover inset with a medallion struck with the head of Napoleon and Marie Louise of Austria in profile - 8cm wide
apparently unmarked, probably French, early 19th Century
The curved oblong horn box with gold hinge and circular mount, the cover inset with a medallion struck with the head of Napoleon and Marie Louise of Austria in profile - 8cm wide