France / Switzerland, Paris / Geneve

circa 1870

Breguet (clock); Ducommun Girod (musical movement)

Metal, glass, mirror; carving, engraving

21.5 x 28 x 14,5 cm

Desk set in the form of a tower, with Napoleon's figure on the lid, the sides are decorated with engravings with Napoleon's portreit and battle scenes. The postcard depicting Napoleon in the Imperial robe and crown is in the box.
Musical movement is started with the key and plays one tune.