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Jigsaw Puzzle : Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, [France], 1860. Trophy won by...Lieutenant Le Poitevin, who made the highest score at the contest of the Normal School of Shooting...It is the work of M. Thenard...The central portion is a cup made from a solid bloodstone... The stem is formed of fascines, surrounded...by figures of men belonging to all the various corps which were represented at the siege of Sebastopol. These little statuettes...[were] modelled from the life, cast in silver, and afterwards chased and oxydised...At the top of each edge of the flutes of the cup is an eagle in gold holding scrolls on which are engraved the names of the battles and skirmishes which took place in the Crimea; and on the tablets and scrolls beneath are the names of all the French Generals who were killed or wounded during the siege. Between the figures spring up, as it were, from the bloody soil branches of laurel, exquisitely chased in gold. The cover, which is entirely of silver, represents the disorder of a breach at the moment of an assault...the whole being surmounted by the figure of a young Sous-Lieutenant of Infantry who first waved the French flag on the Malakoff...The cost of this magnificent prize is no less than 30, 000 francs, or £1200'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Competition Crimean War French Army Metal Work Prize Shooting Range Trophy Armed Services Craftsmanship
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Step back in time with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, France, 1860. This captivating puzzle showcases the intricately detailed trophy presented to Lieutenant Le Poitevin, the highest scoring contestant at the Normal School of Shooting. With its rich heritage, this unknown creation from Heritage Images transports you to a bygone era. Engage in the delightful challenge of piecing together this historical masterpiece and bring the story of this prestigious moment to life in your own home.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the magnificent Prize won by Lieutenant Le Poitevin at the Tir National, held in Vincennes, France, in 1860. The creator of this exquisite piece is M. Thenard. The central portion of the prize is a bloodstone cup, with a stem formed of fascines, surrounded by intricately detailed figures of men representing various corps that participated in the Siege of Sebastopol. These lifelike statuettes were meticulously crafted in silver, then chased and oxydised to create a stunning finish. Adorning the edges of the cup are gold eagles, each holding scrolls inscribed with the names of battles and skirmishes that took place in the Crimea. Beneath, the names of French Generals who were killed or wounded during the siege are engraved on tablets and scrolls. Laurel branches, expertly chased in gold, sprout from the soil between the figures. The cover of the prize is entirely of silver, depicting the chaos of a breach during an assault. Atop the cover stands a young Sous-Lieutenant of Infantry, the first to wave the French flag on the Malakoff. The cost of this breathtaking prize was an impressive 30,000 francs, or approximately £1,200.
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