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Details
A 19th century gold and black enamel mourning ring for Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
In the form of an oval black champlevé enamel cartouche engraved with the crowned cipher 'N' with stylised acanthus leaves, the bezel hinged to reveal a locket compartment, finger size Q
In the form of an oval black champlevé enamel cartouche engraved with the crowned cipher 'N' with stylised acanthus leaves, the bezel hinged to reveal a locket compartment, finger size Q
Further details
Although the crown seems to be that of Napoleon III with eagles replacing the strawberry leaves, the style of ring is pre-1860s and was possibly made during his reign to commemorate the death of his uncle Napoleon Bonaparte
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