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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 101

French Burlwood 'Napoleon' Snuff Box

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

19th century, circular burlwood case, top with glass panel over gilt medallion with profile of Napoleon in relief after design by Claude Galle, marked "Napoleon Empereur des Francais et Roi d'Italie" and "Galle Fecit", 7/8 x 3-3/8 in. diameter Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

Condition

good overall, some scattered scratches and edge wear to rim, some dirt buildup to profile beneath glass pane

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