Small Cardboard Box Golden Paper Profile Napoleon First Consul Brenet 19th

Small cardboard box decorated with gold and embossed paper, decorated on the curved glass lid with a profile portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul* surrounded by small pearls and golden chains, signed Brenet**, vintage early 19th century . This box is in good general condition, in its original condition. The profile (most certainly a gold leaf) is signed at the bottom of the garment (shoulder). Note: some accidents and wear on the edges, the profile is slightly worn, wear and tear, take a good look at the photos. * The Consulate is a political regime of France from the coup d'état of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799) until the proclamation of the First Empire on May 18, 1804 by Napoleon Bonaparte. The Constitution of Year VIII then established an authoritarian regime headed, in theory, by three consuls. It was actually headed by the First Consul, Napoleon Bonaparte, who became consul for life in 1802. The Consulate followed the Directoire regime (1795-1799) and lasted until the end of the First French Republic. **Nicolas-Guy-Antoine Brenet (1770 or 1773 -1846) is a French medalist. Son and student of Nicolas Guy Brenet, Nicolas-Guy-Antoine Brenet learned medal engraving under the direction of Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux. He is the author of the print, drawn and engraved with etching and burin, entitled Allegory of the federative pact of the armed nation for freedom and the constitution in Paris on July 14, 1790, which was engraved as a medal by Cakes. We owe him, in addition to certain common silver coins including the imperial bust portrait of Napoleon, a large quantity of medals commemorating historical events that occurred under the Empire, the Restoration and the July Monarchy. Dimensions Dimensions 6.2 cm x 6.2 cm / 3 cm Reference: E10 723 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com