Magnificent 19th. century silver table box/dressing table box; of rectangular form on four ball and claw feet. The scene depicted on the hinged lid is to commemorate the 1809 War of the Fifth Coalition (part of the Napoleonic Wars,) fought between the French Empire and the Austrian Empire. Wonderful workmanship and of good size, this great collector's piece is very desirable. Fully hallmarked, by the original Dutch maker and the UK importers. Made by Cornelius Rietveld, Schoonhoven. 1865. Imported into UK, 1896. Sheffield. Samuel Boyce Landeck. Length 9.5cm Weight 5 troy oz/155gm Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation. Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details. All items are professionally packed prior to posting. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance. Internal Ref: 28/2181
Dimensions
Height = 4.5 cm (2")
Width = 9.5 cm (4")
Depth = 6 cm (3")
Antique Silver "Napoleon" Box.
Price
£495
| $623 USD | €595 EUR
Item Ref
28/2181
Description
Magnificent 19th. century silver table box/dressing table box; of rectangular form on four ball and claw feet. The scene depicted on the hinged lid is to commemorate the 1809 War of the Fifth Coalition (part of the Napoleonic Wars,) fought between the French Empire and the Austrian Empire. Wonderful workmanship and of good size, this great collector's piece is very desirable. Fully hallmarked, by the original Dutch maker and the UK importers. Made by Cornelius Rietveld, Schoonhoven. 1865. Imported into UK, 1896. Sheffield. Samuel Boyce Landeck. Length 9.5cm Weight 5 troy oz/155gm Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation. Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details. All items are professionally packed prior to posting. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance. Internal Ref: 28/2181
Dimensions
Height = 4.5 cm (2")
Width = 9.5 cm (4")
Depth = 6 cm (3")