An Emperor, weekend finds and.. nutmeg

I always like the fresh smell of nutmeg in cakes, desserts... in the house. My recent obsession is crushed nutmeg in small bowls around the pied-à-terre. So when i started reading this morning about Napoleon Bonaparte's preference for noix de muscade, i got very excited...






 

Antique Brass Napoleonic Medallion



Early 19th century Powder Horn found in Paris



Early Beveled Hand Mirror carved from one piece of wood



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Square Brass Box Decorated with Semi-Precious Stones



Early Victorian Match Safe



Rare Arcimboldo Book in its original dust jacket



Rare 1947 Edition of The Secret Life of Salvador Dali




    

Crushed Nutmeg in Marble Bowl










All photos by me in the pied–à–terre