SCRIMSHAWN WHALE'S TOOTH OF NAPOLEON
19th c. "Napoleon and the Duchess of Guiche", in polychrome scrimshaw, depicting the Emperor's meeting with Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, daughter of Gabrielle de Polastron, favorite and confidant of Marie Antoinette, who has brought an appeal for clemency from the Comte d'Artois and other exiled French noblemen. 7 1/4" long. Fine condition.
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19th c. "Napoleon and the Duchess of Guiche", in polychrome scrimshaw, depicting the Emperor's meeting with Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, daughter of Gabrielle de Polastron, favorite and confidant of Marie Antoinette, who has brought an appeal for clemency from the Comte d'Artois and other exiled French noblemen. 7 1/4" long. Fine condition.
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