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18 Silver-Mounted Knives: Eugene de Beauharnais
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$1,800
Live Auction
Online Only: October 1, 2020 l Fine Jewelry; Luxury Handbags; Sterling Silver; Silver & Gold Coins
Category
Description
Circa 1805-1824; silver-mounted mother-of-pearl handles, with German steel blades; each with silver heraldic monogram of Eugene de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy, Duke of Leuchtenberg and son of Josephine Beauharnais; 10 1/8 in. L.
Condition
The blades are marked "Vielweib." The silver is not marked. Handles are in overall good condition - without chips. Blades are rusted from use and age
Provenance
Eugene Rose de Beauharnais, (French 1781-1824), son of Josephine de Beauharnais and stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte. Then by descent through the family
