Large fragment of lace from the bedspread of Emperor Napoleon I at St. Helena. 2m50 approx. x 13 cm Accompanied by a handwritten note in old pen. "This lace coupon was part of the decoration of the bedspread of Emperor Napoleon I at the time of his death at St. Helena on 5 May 1821 at 5.45 pm. Given by Madame Novéras, wife of the Emperor's valet" and an old sales note. A.B.E.