Silver Gilt Cased Lock of Hair from Letizia Bonaparte, Mother of Napoleon I. Presented to her younger son, Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, in 1831. Contained within a crystal case & in original silk lined leather case, monogrammed 'LB' to cover. Impressed maker's mark to suspension ring. Including an inscription verso in the hand of Valerie Masuyer, lady in waiting etc.
PROVENANCE: Count Louis de Castelvecchio (1826-1869); thence by direct descent to current owner - private collection, ACT. Estimate $1,000-2,000