Silver Gilt Cased Lock of Hair from Letizia Bonaparte, Mother of Napoleon I

Lot #501 - Silver Gilt Cased Lock of Hair from Letizia Bonaparte, Mother of Napoleon I

Auction House:

Davidson Auctions
Sale Name:

Estate & Collector
Sale Date:

11 Jul 2021 ~ 10am (AEST)
Lot #:

501
Lot Description:

Silver Gilt Cased Lock of Hair from Letizia Bonaparte, Mother of Napoleon I
Presented to her younger son, Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, in 1831. Contained within a crystal case & in original silk lined leather case, monogrammed 'LB' to cover. Including an inscription verso in the hand of Valerie Masuyer, lady in waiting etc.
Provenance:

Count Louis de Castelvecchio (1826-1869); thence by direct descent to current owner - private collection, ACT.
Estimate:

A$1,000 - 2,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Precious Objects

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.