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Country bowl that belonged to H.S.H. the Prince Imperial.
See original version (French)
347
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Country bowl that belonged to H.S.H. the Prince Imperial.
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,400 - €1,800
Voluntary lot
Description
Country bowl that belonged to H.S.H. the Prince Imperial.
In tin-plated iron, oval, with two compartments closed by a lid.
Size: 10 x 17 x 10 cm high.
In its varnished pine presentation box, with cut and engraved brass fittings, trimmed with drapery.
With a photograph of Mr Bristol presenting the box and bowl, annotated on the back: "Prince Imperial Enveleon Box. Son of the Empress Eugénie wife of Napoleon III. Mr Bristol Manservant".
Size of box: H.: 21 cm - W.: 24 cm - D.: 17 cm
B.E.
Historical background:
Charley was a page to the Imperial Prince at Woolwich and served, under the name of Mr BRISTOL, as the Empress's first butler.
Provenance:
Forbes Collection, Osenat, Fontainebleau, N°310, sale 6 March 2016
See original version (French)
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About the sale
The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day
Auction location
Auction time
06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM
Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 10:07 AM
Pictures credits:
Michel Bury and Henri du Cray
See original version (French)
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