France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Auction Lace and Emb

Lace and Emb

chipping evident in the navy blue enamels

reclining right

crafted in silver gilt (marked “938” for silver content) and extremely well preserved blue

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Auction Lace and EmbOf late 19th Century manufacture, Illustrating an eagle standing upon a cannonball, the latter flanked by lightning bolts, laurel leaves and oak leaves. First plate in brass, number "19" die cut in the cannonball, measuring 134 mm (w) x 132 mm (h), intact screwpost; and second plate in brass, measuring 135 mm (w) x 134 mm (h), intact screwpost. Intricate detail, very light contact, together, near extremely fine.