The Fitzwilliam Museum - Steel die for making buttons, with the arms of the Imperial family of Napoleon (but without the crossed sceptres of state) and inscribed for record keeping on the edge of the die 'PRINCE NAPOLEON' and on the shaft '670'. Steel, 48mm diam. and 42mm tall; for striking buttons 32mm diam. Prince Napoleon was Napoléon-Joseph-Charles-Paul Boneparte (1822-91), sometimes known as 'Plon Plon', a nephew of Napoleon I and for a time the designated successor to Napoleon III. The die is accompanied by a letter (in file) showing that it was in the possession of a Paris tailor until about 1928 when the firm closed and it was given to the son of one of their best customers. This man sold it to a London antique dealer, whence Mr Martin bought it.: CM.120-1994

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Steel die for making buttons, with the arms of the Imperial family of Napoleon (but without the crossed sceptres of state) and inscribed for record keeping on the edge of the die 'PRINCE NAPOLEON' and on the shaft '670'. Steel, 48mm diam. and 42mm tall; for striking buttons 32mm diam. Prince Napoleon was Napoléon-Joseph-Charles-Paul Boneparte (1822-91), sometimes known as 'Plon Plon', a nephew of Napoleon I and for a time the designated successor to Napoleon III. The die is accompanied by a letter (in file) showing that it was in the possession of a Paris tailor until about 1928 when the firm closed and it was given to the son of one of their best customers. This man sold it to a London antique dealer, whence Mr Martin bought it.

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Description

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994-06-06) by Martin, C.J.

Dating

1822 - 1891

Components of the work

Object composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.120-1994
Primary reference Number: 274450
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 28 September 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Steel die for making buttons, with the arms of the Imperial family of Napoleon (but without the crossed sceptres of state) and inscribed for record keeping on the edge of the die 'PRINCE NAPOLEON' and on the shaft '670'.  Steel, 48mm diam. and 42mm tall; for striking buttons 32mm diam.  Prince Napoleon was Napoléon-Joseph-Charles-Paul Boneparte (1822-91), sometimes known as 'Plon Plon', a nephew of Napoleon I and for a time the designated successor to Napoleon III.   The die is accompanied by a letter (in file) showing that it was in the possession of a Paris tailor until about 1928 when the firm closed and it was given to the son of one of their best customers.  This man sold it to a London antique dealer, whence Mr Martin bought it." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/274450 Accessed: 2024-05-01 11:12:57

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