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Two Silver Cream Jugs from Eugene de Beauharnais
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$1,300
Live Auction
Online Only: October 1, 2020 l Fine Jewelry; Luxury Handbags; Sterling Silver; Silver & Gold Coins
Category
Description
Circa 1805-1824; each baluster-form, on a circular foot; both pieces with heraldic monogram of Eugene de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy, Duke of Leuchtenberg and son of Josephine Beauharnais; 5 1/2 in. to 7 1/4 in. H., 16.8 ozt. total weight
Condition
Tested at 750/800 silver standard. Marks appear to be Munich with French import marks. The smaller is marked W. Haup*, missing wood handle, one visible dent with smaller dents, pitting. The larger with bent foot rim, shallow dents on the body, loose finial on the cover, pitting, wood handle is detached. Without repairs
Provenance
Eugene Rose de Beauharnais, (French 1781-1824), son of Josephine de Beauharnais and stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte. Then by descent through the family
