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Joséphine’s monogrammed tortoise shell box
- c. 1799-1800
The opposite of Napoléon in temperament, Joséphine loved to spend money on beautiful objects. He gave her a monthly allowance of 50,000 francs for personal expenses and 10,000 for charities, but her spending often exceeded that.
Historical Provenance - Marshal Ney’s collection Tortoise shell ornamented with guilloche
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