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What is a Napoleonic bee?
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A Napoleonic bee is a decorative motif that Emperor Napoleon of France adopted as his symbol. It appears on furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and apparel that he commissioned during his life, and in pieces patterned after them. Prior to Napoleon appropriating the symbol, the bee represented the French Revolution. Find a collection of Napoleonic furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Set of 4 Napoleonic Silver Chargers Heavy Gage Museum-Quality Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
, with gilt decorations, adorned with Napoleon's eagles and his profiles as well as wreath motifs from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Pair of biscuit sculptures of Napoleon III eagles
Located in Paris, FR
during the Napoleon III era, when the imperial eagle motif was regularly used in the decorative arts.
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Imperial Eagle Brass Badge Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century beautiful imperial eagle badge from Napoleon III period. Crowned eagle with spread
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
Antique Porcelain Bust of Emperor Napoleon I with Imperial Eagle -1Y95
Located in Bordeaux, FR
. The bust rests on a pedestal adorned with an imperial eagle, further emphasizing Napoleon's status and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
$535 Sale Price
20% Off