January 20, 2022 10:02 pm GMT
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Napolon's good luck charm could fetch $250 million or more at auction
Mark February 4th on your calendar. That's when Auction Company of America starts accepting bids on theTalisman of Napolon Bonaparte, "an exceptional and exquisite artifact once owned byFrance's first emperor. The rare talisman, a hallmark of French history, includes a crystal sphinx that is encrusted with 114 royal jewels and a silver base that has been authenticated by leading experts in the field," according to the auction house. — Read the rest
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