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Title Napoleonic horn snuff box
Nationality French
Period 1815
Sold

This fine box (approx 3 x 2 x .75 inches), made of pressed horn, commemorates Napoleon's return from Elba in the spring of 1815. The inscription simply states: 'Retour de l'isle d'Elbe'. This has to be a contemporary item, as, after Waterloo and the second restoration of the Bourbons, no one would want to have been caught owning such an item.

The actual image commemorates the moment as he stepped forward to meet Louis XVIII's troops on the road in southern France.

The condition is excellent, although the hinge (also horn) has suffered a little damage on the inside, viz some age splits.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Ephemera : Miscellaneous : French : 19th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

I received the helmet plate yesterday, very pleased. Thank you.

R C, Ireland, 29.01.2008

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