Charm
Gilt metal charm, the charm is in the form of a sarcophagus. The sarcophagus is inscribed with the letter 'N', which is contained within a wreath on the lid. When the lid of the sarcophagus is opened a spring is released within the charm and a figure of Napoleon springs up. Napoleon is wearing a hat, has epaulettes on his jacket and has his arms crossed across his chest. The sarcophagus has four legs resting on a rectangular piece of metal at the bottom. There is a clasp on one of the narrow ends of the sarcophagus, on the other end of the lid is a small hinge and below that is a small suspension loop.
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Object Details
ID: | JEW0193 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Charm |
Display location: | Display - Sea Things Gallery |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | early 19th century |
People: | Bonaparte, Napoleon |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 11 mm x 10 mm x 23 mm |