This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2013
Two dozen pieces of 19th century china from Tuileries Palace, from the service belonging to Napoleon III, nephew and successor to Napoleon I. Lot comprises one dozen dinner plates and one dozen soup plates. In the center of each, Napoleon III's seal and monogram ''N'' appear in gilt. Rim is decorated with a gilt band and underside of plates are marked with the years 1857, 1862, 1866, 1867 and 1869, with an ''S'' and year marking imprint. Each measures 9.5'' in diameter. Very light fading to parts of gilt, else near fine.