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.

Object Details

ID: JEW0193
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