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Napoleon's Funeral Procession Pressed Horn Snuff Box 1840
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Napoleon's Funeral Procession Pressed Horn Snuff Box 1840

19th century
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Large French pressed horn snuff box commemorating the return of Napoleon's ashes to Paris.

December 15th, 1840,

The cortege passing the Arc de Triomphe, down the Champs Elysées.

The cortege is said to have been so heavy it had to be drawn by sixteen black horses with many attendants.

The title reads:

TRANSLATION DES CENDRES DE NAPOLEON 15 10 *** 1840

The oblong box with integral hinge and well fitting lid.

In good sound condition with no damage or repair.

A fascinating pressing of the subject with fine architectural details, wear to some high relief elements.

I believe this is the largest version of this rare box.

Width 4,1/8" or 105mm, weight 90 grams.

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2.3cm (0.91")
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Pressed Horn Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
Large French pressed horn snuff box commemorating the return of Napoleon's ashes to Paris.

December 15th, 1840,

The cortege passing the Arc de Triomphe, down the Champs Elysées.

The cortege is said to have been so heavy it had to be drawn by sixteen black horses with many attendants.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular dark pressed horn snuff box featuring a relief moulding of Napoleons funeral procession on the lid.
fig 1. Napoleon's Funeral Procession Pressed Horn Snuff Box 1840

The title reads:

TRANSLATION DES CENDRES DE NAPOLEON 15 10 *** 1840

The oblong box with integral hinge and well fitting lid.

In good sound condition with no damage or repair.

A fascinating pressing of the subject with fine architectural details, wear to some high relief elements.

I believe this is the largest version of this rare box.

Width 4,1/8" or 105mm, weight 90 grams.

Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Pressed Horn Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA782241
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A rectangular dark pressed horn snuff box featuring a relief moulding of Napoleons funeral procession on the lid.
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A pressed horn snuff box is a small pocket container crafted from animal horn that has been softened by heat and compressed under pressure to display relief designs, historically used to hold ground tobacco powder.

Craftsmen heated natural horn in boiling water or over heat until pliable, then compressed the softened material into engraved metal dies or moulds to impress high-relief imagery onto the surface.

Authentic items show crisp moulding detail, natural organic striations visible under direct light, uniform surface wear consistent with handling, and a lighter weight compared to modern synthetic resins.

Position small decorative boxes on an office desk, inside a glass display cabinet, or styled alongside framed historical prints on a decorative tray.

Keep horn objects away from direct heat sources, extreme humidity, and direct sunlight to prevent warping, cleaning gently with a dry microfibre cloth without liquid polishers.
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