Pedigree : Ex Napoleon III

Delivered with old silver-plated brass plate  “PART OF THE DINNER SERVICE (USED BY NAPOLEON III AT SEDAN NOV 1871) PRESENTED BY THE REVd MARDONA TO GW DUFF ASSHETON SMITH ESQr MAY 17th 1877″

Mr. George W. Duff Assheton-Smith, owner of the Vaynol and Dinorwic Quarries, who was reputed to be the wealthiest man in North Wales, has died at Vaynol Park, near Bangor, after an illness of some weeks duration.

The deceased, who was born in 1848, was the eldest son of the late R. G. Duff, of Wellington Lodge, Isle of Wight, and inherited his immense wealth from his great aunt, Mrs. (Thomas) Assheton-Smith.

White bowl opaline with letter « N » under golden imperial crown.

Height: 7,5 cm. Diameter: 12,5 cm.