Description

Unique Bonaparte Imperial cigar case by Henry William Dee, London 1871, and retailed by Boudet Palais Royal in Paris. Carrying the Bonaparte imperial crown, likely a private order by a prince from the Bonaparte family. Henry William Dee was one of the most renowned London silversmiths, while Boudet was of the of the most expensive luxury retailers in Paris. Leather, ivory and sterling silver. A very curious ivory insert, permitting the case to be longer or shorter when closed. 10.3 cm completely closed, 15.5 cm when closed with the deployed ivory insert, 55.4 grams