48,300 CHF
A la Reine de Naples Watch No. 2327, sold on 24 January 1814, for the sum of 1500 Francs. Gold watch with quarter-repeating. Notes History: The records indicate that this watch was bought back on 26 May 1814, and resold to Monsieur Meunier, brother-in-law of Violette for the sum of 1320 Francs. Bought back on 2 September 1816, for 1200 Francs, and resold to Hottinger on 17 February 1817, for the sum of 1523 Francs. In January 1827, the watch belonged to a Monsieur D'Escherny, rue d'Artois No. 9, Paris. CAROLINE BONAPARTE Queen of Naples (1782 -1839) Caroline Bonaparte was not only the great Emperor's youngest sister, she was also held in deep esteem by him. Caroline had barely turned fifteen when she was summoned to her brother's side at Mobrello Castle, where he was resting after having defeated the Austro-Sardinians. There she fell in love with Brigadier-General Joachim Murat, cavalier of repute, and one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most loyal servants. After the Brumaire coup d'Etat, Murat asked the First Consul for his sister's hand, and the wedding was celebrated on January 20th, 1800. In Paris, the newly-weds bought the magnificent Thélusson hotel where they gave sumptuous receptions. But this luxury did not suffice. Caroline nurtured many ambitions and these grew with each success enjoyed by her brother on the battlefields of Europe. In the days following the proclamation of the Empire, she strove hard to obtain the title of Imperial Highness. After the battle
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1991-04-14
