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Napoleon Inkstand

Stock No

3180

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2015
  • £7,800.00
  • €9,098 Euro
  • $9,739 US Dollar

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Item Description

A fine bronze inkstand made to celebrate the baptism of Napoleon François Charles Joseph, the son of Napoleon I and Empress Marie Louise. The baptism, inspired by the baptismal ceremony of Louis, Grand Dauphin of France, was held on 9 June 1811 at the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The present inkstand appears to be based on a design by Bertrand Andrieu (French, 1761–1822) struck to a celebratory medal issued in 1811.
This bronze inkstand stands on four winged lion's paw feet, a dished pentray before a platform containing two bronze lidded cut glass inkwells centred by Napoleon's throne. Beneath this is a cut glass tray for nibs and within the throne is a pierced bronze pounce pot. Napoleon is shown presenting his new born child for Christening.
French circa 1811.

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Item Dimensions

H: 25cm W: 32cm D: 17cm

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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