Napoleon - An Intimate Portrait


Strongbox of King Joseph of Spain

Strongbox of King Joseph of Spain

Martin-Guillaume Biennais - c. 1810

Napoléon and his older brother, Joseph, were rivals as children. As an adult, Joseph bridled at taking orders from his younger brother, although the Emperor conferred both honors and responsibilities on him, including making him King of Naples and later King of Spain. This safe was captured by the English at the Battle of Vittoria in June 1813.

Historical Provenance - Duke of Wellington family collection

Mahogony, ebony, bronze and silver



NAPOLEONIC WAR FRENCH PRESENT OFFICER - BODYGUARD SWORD / CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE picture

NAPOLEONIC WAR FRENCH PRESENT OFFICER - BODYGUARD SWORD / CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE

$9000.00



Napoleonic War Period 1796 P Heavy Cavalry Officer'c Dress Sword picture

Napoleonic War Period 1796 P Heavy Cavalry Officer'c Dress Sword

$7550.00



MONUMENAL OIL MURAL 1812 NAPOLEONIC WAR SURRENDER OF BRITISH TROOPS IN HOLLAND picture

MONUMENAL OIL MURAL 1812 NAPOLEONIC WAR SURRENDER OF BRITISH TROOPS IN HOLLAND

$3750.00



From NAPOLEONIC WARS  FRENCH OFFICER PRESENTATON CAVALRY SWORD Original Scabbard picture

From NAPOLEONIC WARS FRENCH OFFICER PRESENTATON CAVALRY SWORD Original Scabbard

$3300.00



POST REVOLUTIONARY WAR NAPOLEONIC BRITISH EAST LOTHIAN CAVALRY JACKET NOT SWORD picture

POST REVOLUTIONARY WAR NAPOLEONIC BRITISH EAST LOTHIAN CAVALRY JACKET NOT SWORD

$2695.00



REVOLUTIONARY WAR, NAPOLEONIC FRENCH CAVALRY DRAGOON SWORD CA 1781, BEZDEK COLL picture

REVOLUTIONARY WAR, NAPOLEONIC FRENCH CAVALRY DRAGOON SWORD CA 1781, BEZDEK COLL

$2195.00



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