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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Napoleon I

Maker Barthelmy Desprez Jr.

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Dateabout 1815-1825

Techniqueencased, cut, molded sulphide, gilt turned metal

SizeOverall Diam: 7.2 cm

Accession Number84.3.170

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

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France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, gilt turned metal frame. Flat, circular shape, with slightly convex polished face, flat back; enclosing a molded white sulfide of a male head (Napoleon I), facing sinister, wearing a laurel wreath, signed "ANDRIEU F." on the neck; the reverse side flat, impressed "DESPREZ,/Rue des Recolets,/No. 2, a Paris."; in a molded circular gilt metal frame; with turned post, pierced, with a loose metal ring for hanging.
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