A French Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War bone commemorative 'TRAFALGAR' mirror
Decorative Arts
LOT 303
A French Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War bone commemorative 'TRAFALGAR' mirror
A French Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War bone commemorative 'TRAFALGAR' mirror
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 54 624
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A French Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War bone commemorative 'TRAFALGAR' mirror
with arched bevel plate enclosed by etched bone sections, the cresting applied with a pair of lions flanking a shield and flags, with figural depictions of Nelson and Napoleon, the apron applied with a foliate ribbon, engraved 'TRAFALGAR' , flanked by cannons and cannonballs, some loss and distress, 72cm high, 52cm wide
*This lot is not suitable for export
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