News24 | One of Napoleon's 120 hats sells for nearly R40 million at French auction

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News24 | One of Napoleon's 120 hats sells for nearly R40 million at French auction

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Published 19 Nov 2023

A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday, the auction house said.

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Napoleon’s Hat Sells for $2.1 Million at Auction in France

NYTimes.com 20 Nov 2023

The black bicorn hat, believed to have belonged to the 19th century French emperor, had been expected to sell for far less.

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News24 | One of Napoleon's 120 hats sells for nearly R40 million at French auction

News24 | One of Napoleon's 120 hats sells for nearly R40 million at French auction

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