(Napoleonica). Pewter plate with Hebrew inscriptions. Dedicated (in French) to: “Napolêon - L’Empereur des Francais,” surmounted by bird and crown device. Framed by two tablets with poetic Hebrew praise of Napoleon Bonaparte

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $2,500

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(FRENCH JUDAICA)

Place

Paris

Publication

c. 1806

Description

Marked “FBT” and “FVV” around rim

references

Diameter: 13 inches

summary

Although crudely wrought, the sentiment reflected on this plate testifies to the gratitude newly emancipated Jews had to Napoleon, whom many regarded as the political savior of the Jews

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