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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
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Urns
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
Pair of Bohemian Eagles, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bohemian eagles, 19th century, hunting scenes, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 33 cm, W
Category
Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
