Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-3

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-4

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-1

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-5

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-6

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-7

Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans-photo-8

Object description :

"Gold Box With Number Of The Duke Of Orleans"

Rectangular gift box in yellow gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is decorated in its center with an oval medallion with the cipher of Ferdinand Philippe Louis, Duke of Orléans and surmounted by a royal crown and blue enamel on a matte background in frames of garlands and staples of foliage. This type of snuff box was offered by a member of the royal family as a thank you. The Duke of Orléans, Ferdinand Philippe Louis (1810-1842) eldest son of King Louis-Philippe 1st had a brilliant military career before dying tragically on July 13, 1842 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. "Poor Prince! what a dream in his last moments!" Musset. L: 8.6 cm / W: 6 cm / H: 1.9 cm Weight: 148.70g. Hallmarks of gold. 18 carat gold.

Price: 25 000 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Gold
Width: 8,5
Height: 1,9
Depth: 6

Reference: 1080400