Gold and enamel presentation snuffbox surmounted by a miniature of Napoleon I, Paris 1807-1809, Etienne-Lucien Blerzy for Marguerite, inscribed in cursive 'Marguerite Joaillier de la cour et de leurs majestés impériales', rectangular shape with canted sides, The portrait of Napoleon in gouache and watercolour on ivory signed Isabey, circa 1807, for the miniaturist Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855), Napoleon's faithful painter, unofficial hallmark 2nd title baby's head for gold 843, 8.5x6 cm, 162g gross. This lot contains ivory. The ivory trade is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action in relation to the purchase or handling of an ivory object. Piguet will not apply on behalf of buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licences, registrations or other necessary documentation, including renewals or updates, and will not arrange import or export permits required for international shipments. The buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documents or in legally arranging the export or import of the consignment shall not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. Presentation snuffbox in gold and enamel, surmounted by a miniature portrait of Napoleon I, Paris, 1807-1809, by Étienne-Lucien Blerzy for Marguerite. Of rectangular form with canted corners, the borders decorated with blue enamel baguette bands adorned with stars and rosettes. The lid features a gouache and watercolor portrait of Napoleon on ivory, signed Isabey, circa 1807, attributed to the miniaturist Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855), a close painter to Napoleon. Inscribed in cursive: Marguerite Joaillier de la cour et de leurs majestés impériales. Unofficial French 2nd standard mark for 843 gold (baby's head). Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 cm. Gross weight: 162 g. This lot contains ivory. The trade of ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regulations and requirements before proceeding with any action related to the purchase or handling of an ivory object. Piguet will not undertake, on behalf of buyers, the application for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or other necessary documents, including their renewal or update. Piguet will also not handle the import or export permits required for international shipments. A buyer's failure or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation or legally arranging for the import or export of the lot shall not justify the cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. Miniature in poor condition - vertical cracks and missing paint