Inkpot in the form of Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769–1821)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1800 - 1821
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
70 mm (H)73 mm (W)59 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Royal Military Canal, Kent
NT 1295316
Summary
Napoleon ink pot in porcelain
Provenance
Presented by the son of Nap III, the Prince Imperial of France, to Baptiste Bertrand, his old fencing master, 1876. Given by his son Felix Bertrand to Bertha H. Johnston, 1909.
Marks and inscriptions
Napoleon I. B.1769 D.1821 / Presented by the son of Nap III, the Prince Imperial of France, / [B.1856, Killed in Zululand June 1. 1879] / to Baptiste Bertrand 1876. Given by his son Felix to B.H.J, 1909. (inscribed on label on base)