A Hanau Silver Basket Honoring Marie Louise and Napoleon Bonaparte
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A Hanau Silver Basket Honoring Marie Louise and Napoleon Bonaparte
with pseudo hallmarks (possibly those of Wolf & Knell), .800 silver, oval form with cutwork sides featuring an applied laurel swag, the handles cast in the form of seated sphinxes flanking a torchiere, the well featuring portraits of the Emperor and Empress in high relief amidst the symbols of the empire.
2 1/4 x 16 x 10 1/2 in.
26.475 troy oz.
From the Collection of Photographers and Writers Margaret Sartor and Alex Harris, Durham, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
with pseudo hallmarks (possibly those of Wolf & Knell), .800 silver, oval form with cutwork sides featuring an applied laurel swag, the handles cast in the form of seated sphinxes flanking a torchiere, the well featuring portraits of the Emperor and Empress in high relief amidst the symbols of the empire.
2 1/4 x 16 x 10 1/2 in.
26.475 troy oz.
From the Collection of Photographers and Writers Margaret Sartor and Alex Harris, Durham, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Loss to tip of two sphinx wings.
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A Hanau Silver Basket Honoring Marie Louise and Napoleon Bonaparte
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