Lot 13
Napoleon.- Andrieu (Bertrand) Workshop of. Cased set of ten circular patinated lead 'Napoleon Medals', [early 19th century]
Hammer Price: £850
Description
Napoleon.- Andrieu (Bertrand, 1761-1822) Workshop of. Cased set of ten circular patinated lead 'Napoleon Medals', comprising two large medallions presented in one velvet-covered and glazed section, and a removable section with 8 medallions, comprising 6 small and 2 medium, diameters between approx. 70 mm (2 3/4 in) and 135 mm (5 1/4 in), dark crimson coloured velvet-lined book-style case, gilt-tooled green morocco, spine titled 'Medals of Napoleon', spine with minor splitting and nicks, some signs of wear, small scuffs and losses, folio, [early 19th century]
Description
Napoleon.- Andrieu (Bertrand, 1761-1822) Workshop of. Cased set of ten circular patinated lead 'Napoleon Medals', comprising two large medallions presented in one velvet-covered and glazed section, and a removable section with 8 medallions, comprising 6 small and 2 medium, diameters between approx. 70 mm (2 3/4 in) and 135 mm (5 1/4 in), dark crimson coloured velvet-lined book-style case, gilt-tooled green morocco, spine titled 'Medals of Napoleon', spine with minor splitting and nicks, some signs of wear, small scuffs and losses, folio, [early 19th century]