Magnificent 19th Century French Dore Bronze Vanity Trinket Box - Hand Painted Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte

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Offered here is an exquisite, authentic French First Empire Style dore bronze round vanity box from the late 19th century. … Read more Offered here is an exquisite, authentic French First Empire Style dore bronze round vanity box from the late 19th century. The hinged lid features a beautiful, finely detailed hand-painted portrait miniature of Emperor Napoleon Bonapartein his iconic military uniform. The artwork features a brilliant depth and color, numerical engraving on inside of lid marking antique authenticity. The cylindrical bronze body is heavily chased with classical French Empire relief patterns, showing elegant floral swags, garlands, and bows. Inside is gold wash gilt vermeil interior with numerical engragving. A gorgeous addition to any collection of Napoleonic memorabilia, antique French metalwork or portrait miniatures. See less