£300
A 19th century Dieppe ivory carved triptych figure of a French medieval nobleman with sword, his chest opening to reveal Bataille de Nancy 1477, 19.5cm.
The Battle of Nancy was the final and decisive battle of the Burgundian Wars, fought outside the walls of Nancy on 5 January 1477 by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, against René II, Duke of Lorraine, and the Swiss Confederacy.
René's forces won the battle, and Charles' mutilated body was found three days later.
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