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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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Napoleon III Orange Marble Eagle Urn
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III orange marble eagle urn. Neoclassical style orange apricot marble urn with gold metal
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Urns
Materials
Marble
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
Wonderful Andrieu Jean-Bertrand Bronze Plaque 19C Napoleon Josephine Eagle Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
Napoleon and Josephine, signed "Andrieu" Framed In A Beautiful Dore Bronze Frame With Eagle Crown.
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Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Imperial Austrian Eagle motif, hailing from the 19th century Napoleon III era. Crafted with meticulous
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$434 Sale Price
20% Off
French Sculpture " Porte-Montre"“Eagle wearing a watch”, bronze, Napoleon III
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional and amazing bronze figure of an eagle, Napoleon III style and period. Seated on a
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
rest on a tripod shaped base, of which the feet are depicted as lion's feet adorned by eagle’s heads.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$7,599 / set