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Napoleon Cup

A Large 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Centrepiece, Napoleon III Period.
A Large 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Centrepiece, Napoleon III Period.

A Large 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Centrepiece, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A large 19th century Napoleon III period porcelain centrepiece and bowl in the style of the Sèvres manufactory, mounted in gilt bronze. Dimensions : H: 33cm, D: 35cm Contact us befo...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Bronze

MONUMENTAL ONYX AND GILT BRONZE CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS, Napoleon III, 1880
MONUMENTAL ONYX AND GILT BRONZE CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS, Napoleon III, 1880

MONUMENTAL ONYX AND GILT BRONZE CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS, Napoleon III, 1880

Located in Ixelles, BE

Historical Context and Attribution (Circa 1880): This cup is the perfect illustration of the Eclectic style popular under Napoleon III and the Third Republic.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mounted Objects

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Onyx, Gold, Bronze

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

By Dagoty

Located in Paris, FR

This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of the favorite manufacturers of Empress Joséphine's first Napoleon wife well known for ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze cup Barbedienne
Bronze cup Barbedienne

Bronze cup Barbedienne

$450

H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in

Bronze cup Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...

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Vintage 1940s French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase
Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

$258

H 7.09 in Dm 4.34 in

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A cut crystal cup or small vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons
French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons

French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons

$464 / set

H 26.38 in W 10.63 in D 17.72 in

French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French wrought iron andirons with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The style is Napoleon III. 20th century.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal
Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal

Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal

$3,881

H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in

Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important cup in gilt bronze and cut crystal, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

$1,176

H 1.19 in W 13.59 in D 8.86 in

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

By Samson & Cie

Located in Paris, FR

Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt-decorated borders depicting a man and a young woman in a landscape, sitting on the grass...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière
Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière

Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière

$646 / set

H 2.76 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Crystal element, 19th century, Goblets and Bouquetière, Napoleon III Pair of cups: W 27cm, D 22cm, H 7cm Flower girl: H 17cm, D 17cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide...

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Crystal

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

$1,976Sale Price|40% Off

H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Covered cup in marble from the 19th century.   Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

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Marble

Cup and Saucer in Blue Opaline with Gold Highlights, 19th Century
Cup and Saucer in Blue Opaline with Gold Highlights, 19th Century

Cup and Saucer in Blue Opaline with Gold Highlights, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cup and saucer in blue opaline with gold highlights, Napoleon III period, 19th century Cup and saucer, Napoleon III period, 19th century, blue opaline enhanced with gold.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opaline Glass

Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century
Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century

Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Support / Foot for cup or centerpiece, bronze with brown patina, with elephant heads harnessed with a beautiful adornment Usual wear to the patina 19th century H18.5cm 17x17cm Dia...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century
Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

$1,882

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

By Maison Giroux

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Gilded bronze cup or drageoir on foot, decorated with putti and chimeras, with a belly in cut and silvered brass mesh, on a white marble base Very original and delicate object, desp...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Marble, Bronze

Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century
Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century

Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Soliflore, bowl, blue opaline and gilt bronze, Napoleon III period, XIXᵉ century. Cup, soliflore, Napoleon III period in blue opaline and gilt bronze.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Bronze

Set of Four Baccarat Chrysoprase 'Uranium' Covered Cups on stands
Set of Four Baccarat Chrysoprase 'Uranium' Covered Cups on stands

Set of Four Baccarat Chrysoprase 'Uranium' Covered Cups on stands

By Baccarat

Located in Montreal, QC

A set of four French Baccarat chrysoprase (uranium) green opaline art glass covered cups, each with matching stands. The beautiful green body of these is quite extraordinary and appl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tableware

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Glass

Baccarat crystal cup, royal crown engraved and gilt, original paper sticker
Baccarat crystal cup, royal crown engraved and gilt, original paper sticker

Baccarat crystal cup, royal crown engraved and gilt, original paper sticker

By Baccarat

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Baccarat crystal cup, scarce version enhanced with fine gold on the edges, an engraved and gilt crown of king on the side. Antique cup not signed (before 1936), but the original pape...

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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Barware

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Crystal

Empire Style Set in Painted Sheet Metal, Comprising a Candlestick and a Cup.
Empire Style Set in Painted Sheet Metal, Comprising a Candlestick and a Cup.

Empire Style Set in Painted Sheet Metal, Comprising a Candlestick and a Cup.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Desk set comprising an Empire style candlestick and cup in painted sheet metal, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

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Sheet Metal

Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century
Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century

Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A Limoges porcelain bowl featuring vibrant floral motifs both inside and around the rim. The bowl is elegantly mounted on a deep red Griotte marble base, adorned with finely detailed...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

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Bacchus Head Cup, Thomas Victor Sergent, Late 19th Century
Bacchus Head Cup, Thomas Victor Sergent, Late 19th Century

Bacchus Head Cup, Thomas Victor Sergent, Late 19th Century

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H 11.42 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Bacchus Head Cup, Thomas Victor Sergent, Late 19th Century

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Paris, FR

This beautiful blue cup is decorated with the head of Bacchus and garlands made of vine leafs, this iconography refers to vine. It was made by the French ceramist Thomas Victor Serg...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Ceramics

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Ceramic

Crystal Cup with Nice Gilt Bronze, France, circa 1880
Crystal Cup with Nice Gilt Bronze, France, circa 1880

Crystal Cup with Nice Gilt Bronze, France, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French 19th century purple Cristal cup with gilt bronze base the handles are shaped like a swan.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Continental gilt bronze Centerpiece Comport, with crystal cup
Late 19th Century Continental gilt bronze Centerpiece Comport, with crystal cup

Late 19th Century Continental gilt bronze Centerpiece Comport, with crystal cup

Located in Roma, IT

Late 19th Century probably Austrian gilt bronze centerpiece modeled as three swans supporting on raised swings a circular glass tazza.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

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Crystal, Bronze

Set of Three Bone China Tea Cups with Pedestal Bottom, Saucers Early 1900s
Set of Three Bone China Tea Cups with Pedestal Bottom, Saucers Early 1900s

Set of Three Bone China Tea Cups with Pedestal Bottom, Saucers Early 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are three lovely French bone china tea cups with a pedestal bottom and their saucers. All have a white background with gold accents and share the same design while two are blue...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italian Blown Cup Murano Glass, Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Gilded
Italian Blown Cup Murano Glass, Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Gilded

Italian Blown Cup Murano Glass, Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Gilded

Located in Varmo, IT

Blown Murano glass bowl, painted in gold and polychrome, Manifattura Barovier & Toso. Murano, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Glass

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Murano Glass

Limoges Bone China Tea Cups with Legs and Saucers, Set of Three, Early 1900s
Limoges Bone China Tea Cups with Legs and Saucers, Set of Three, Early 1900s

Limoges Bone China Tea Cups with Legs and Saucers, Set of Three, Early 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a set of three lovely French Limoges bone china tea cups with pedestal bottom and matching saucers. They have a gorgeous floral design with a honeycomb white background and g...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italian Wedding Cup Murano Glass Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Painted
Italian Wedding Cup Murano Glass Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Painted

Italian Wedding Cup Murano Glass Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Painted

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Varmo, IT

Wedding cup in blown Murano glass, painted in gold and polychrome - Barovier & Toso - Murano, late 19th century. The model takes up the "Barovier Cup" by Angelo Barovier (1470-148...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Vases

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Murano Glass

Napoleon Cup by F. Barbedienne Foundry in marble and bronze
Napoleon Cup by F. Barbedienne Foundry in marble and bronze

Napoleon Cup by F. Barbedienne Foundry in marble and bronze

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Milano, IT

Created around 1860 and known as the 'de Warwick' cup, it is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The materials used include gilded bronze and a red marble base, the same type of marble u...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Vases

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Cup in Biscuit, Gilt Bronze, Crystal Cup, 19th Century
Napoleon III Cup in Biscuit, Gilt Bronze, Crystal Cup, 19th Century

Napoleon III Cup in Biscuit, Gilt Bronze, Crystal Cup, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Époque Napoleon III cup in biscuit, gilt bronze, crystal cup, 19th century Measures: H 29cm, D 20cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Crystal, Bronze

Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III Period
Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III Period

Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period
Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period

Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period

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H 8.27 in W 13 in D 4.73 in

Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Napoleon III Marble Cups
Pair of Bronze and Napoleon III Marble Cups

Pair of Bronze and Napoleon III Marble Cups

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H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Bronze and Napoleon III Marble Cups

Located in Milano, IT

Antique pair of bronze cups depicting mythological subjects, Napoleon III.

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Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Antiquities

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III-Period Opaline Glass Cup
Napoleon III-Period Opaline Glass Cup

Napoleon III-Period Opaline Glass Cup

By Baccarat

Located in Paris, FR

19th century cup crafted in pink opaline glass, embellished with palmettes, small pearls, and foliate motifs in white enamel. Thin bands of gold highlight the enamel as well as the b...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Glass

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Opaline Glass

Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.
Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.

Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III. 19th century Sèvres porcelain bowl and gilt bronze mounting, Napoleon III period. h: 17cm, l: 37cm, p: 30cm

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Cup in 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Cup in 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

Cup in 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Cup in 19th century Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period."

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Period Bronze and Marble Cups
Pair of Napoleon III Period Bronze and Marble Cups

Pair of Napoleon III Period Bronze and Marble Cups

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A pair of Napoleon III period gilt bronze and Griotte marble cups, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Baccarat Tableware, Cups, Crystal and Silvered Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Baccarat Tableware, Cups, Crystal and Silvered Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Baccarat Tableware, Cups, Crystal and Silvered Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Baccarat tableware, cups, crystal and silvered bronze, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tableware

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Crystal, Bronze

Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important engraved bohemian crystal covered cup, 19th century, Napoleon III Period Measures: H 53cm, D 24cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Crystal

Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important engraved bohemian crystal covered cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period Measures: H 47cm, D 20cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Crystal

Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important engraved bohemian crystal covered cup, 19th century, Napoleon III Period Measures: H 53cm, D 24cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Crystal

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period blue and gold opaline goblets. h: 12cm, l: 13cm

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opal

Cup, Epoque Napoleon III, Oval Shape, 4 Cartridges Paint Bouquets of Flowers
Cup, Epoque Napoleon III, Oval Shape, 4 Cartridges Paint Bouquets of Flowers

Cup, Epoque Napoleon III, Oval Shape, 4 Cartridges Paint Bouquets of Flowers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cup, Epoque Napoleon III, oval shape, 4 cartridges paint flower bouquets, 1880 Measures: H 38cm, W 43cm, W 28cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Style Pair Of Limoges Porcelain Cups With Plate Hand Painted
Napoleon III Style Pair Of Limoges Porcelain Cups With Plate Hand Painted

Napoleon III Style Pair Of Limoges Porcelain Cups With Plate Hand Painted

By Limoges

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Valuable and particular pair of fine white porcelain collection cups with saucer; the shape, a little rounded, is very graceful and original; the cups and saucers are finished with h...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Covered Cup in Opaline, Green and Gold Enamel, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Covered Cup in Opaline, Green and Gold Enamel, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Covered Cup in Opaline, Green and Gold Enamel, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Covered cup in opaline, green and gold enamel, Napoleon III, 19th century Measures: H 30cm, D 11cm.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Garniture

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Opaline Glass

Gilt and Enameled Bronze Cup of the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Gilt and Enameled Bronze Cup of the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Gilt and Enameled Bronze Cup of the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century gilt and enameled bronze cup, Napoleon III period Measures: W 30cm, L 18cm, D 5cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze, Enamel

Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Cup or Cache-Pot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Cup or Cache-Pot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Cup or Cache-Pot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt bronze and enamelled cup or cache-pot, signed F. Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Bronze

Antique 1857 Sevres Napoleon III Cobalt “N” Crowned Cup/Saucer
Antique 1857 Sevres Napoleon III Cobalt “N” Crowned Cup/Saucer

Antique 1857 Sevres Napoleon III Cobalt “N” Crowned Cup/Saucer

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique 1857 Sevres Napoleon III Cobalt “N” Crowned Cup/Saucer. The cup & saucer is decorated with the Napoleon III service crowned “N” to each piece with a cobalt ground and gilt ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Tableware

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Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Coffee Cup Collection with Portrait of Napoleon
19th Century Porcelain Coffee Cup Collection with Portrait of Napoleon

19th Century Porcelain Coffee Cup Collection with Portrait of Napoleon

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

19th century porcelain coffee cup collection with portrait of Napoleon. Refined painting with golden borders.

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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Coffee Cup Collection Portrait of Napoleon and Joséphine
19th Century Porcelain Coffee Cup Collection Portrait of Napoleon and Joséphine

19th Century Porcelain Coffee Cup Collection Portrait of Napoleon and Joséphine

By Capodimonte

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

19th century porcelain coffee cup collection with portrait of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte.

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Antique 1880s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Emperor Napoleon III Sevres Porcelain Cup Saucer & Sugar Bowl 19th C
Antique Emperor Napoleon III Sevres Porcelain Cup Saucer & Sugar Bowl 19th C

Antique Emperor Napoleon III Sevres Porcelain Cup Saucer & Sugar Bowl 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is an important fine Sèvres porcelain breafast cup and saucer with a footed sugar bowl dating from the mid 19th Century. The cup saucer & bowl all feature the gilt crowned N...

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Antique 1850s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique HIH Emperor Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Saucer, 19th Century
Antique HIH Emperor Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Saucer, 19th Century

Antique HIH Emperor Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Saucer, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an important fine Sèvres Porcelain breakfast cup and saucer with gilt crowned N cipher and gilt line borders on white ground, bearing the red Imperial crowned N Sèvres mark a...

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Antique 1850s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Baccarat Opaline Cup
Baccarat Opaline Cup

Baccarat Opaline Cup

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H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in

Baccarat Opaline Cup

By Baccarat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Baccarat Opaline cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very beautiful flower decorations.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Opaline Glass

Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup
Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup

Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup

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H 8.27 in Dm 7.88 in

Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Bohemian crystal covered cup and saucer, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Bohemian Chiselled Crystal Cup
Bohemian Chiselled Crystal Cup

Bohemian Chiselled Crystal Cup

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H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 7.49 in

Bohemian Chiselled Crystal Cup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Bohemian chiselled crystal cup with a gilt bronze frame, Napoleon III, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Important Central Cup in Overlay
Important Central Cup in Overlay

Important Central Cup in Overlay

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H 21.26 in Dm 11.42 in

Important Central Cup in Overlay

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important central cup in overlay, Bohemian and silver, very nice quality. Measures: H 54 cm, D 29 cm.

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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Crystal, Silver

Cup in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilded Bronze
Cup in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilded Bronze

Cup in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilded Bronze

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H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 24.41 in

Cup in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilded Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cup in Sèvres porcelain and gilded bronze, with gallant scene decoration, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Baccarat Crystal Cup Сentre de Table
Baccarat Crystal Cup Сentre de Table

Baccarat Crystal Cup Сentre de Table

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H 5.91 in W 18.51 in D 11.42 in

Baccarat Crystal Cup Сentre de Table

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Baccarat crystal cup ?entre de table, gilded bronze mount 19th century Measures: W: 47cm, D: 29cm, H: 15cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Crystal, Bronze

Engraved Crystal Cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting
Engraved Crystal Cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting

Engraved Crystal Cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Engraved crystal cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting". Beautiful cut and engraved crystal cup, gilt bronze mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Cups of Sevres
Pair of Porcelain Cups of Sevres

Pair of Porcelain Cups of Sevres

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H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in

Pair of Porcelain Cups of Sevres

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Porcelain Cups of Sevres. Pair of Sèvres porcelain cups, gilt bronze mounting, nice decoration of flowers inside, XIXth century, Napoleon III period Dimensions: h: 22cm...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze

Cup in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century
Cup in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century

Cup in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century

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H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in

Cup in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French work from the Napoleon III period signed by the house L. Oudry.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

19th Century Crystal and Bronze Cup
19th Century Crystal and Bronze Cup

19th Century Crystal and Bronze Cup

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H 6.11 in Dm 12.21 in

19th Century Crystal and Bronze Cup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th century crystal and bronze cup A beautiful crystal bowl with gilt bronze trim.

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

Materials

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Cup in Cut Crystal and Gilded Brass
Cup in Cut Crystal and Gilded Brass

Cup in Cut Crystal and Gilded Brass

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H 12.6 in W 13 in D 20.48 in

Cup in Cut Crystal and Gilded Brass

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cup in cut crystal and gilded brass, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Rock Crystal

Important Baccarat Crystal Cup and Water Jug
Important Baccarat Crystal Cup and Water Jug

Important Baccarat Crystal Cup and Water Jug

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H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in

Important Baccarat Crystal Cup and Water Jug

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An important Baccarat crystal cup and water jug, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Important Bohemian Crystal Cup in Amber Colour
Important Bohemian Crystal Cup in Amber Colour

Important Bohemian Crystal Cup in Amber Colour

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H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 7.09 in

Important Bohemian Crystal Cup in Amber Colour

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An important Bohemian crystal cup in Amber colour and enamelled with butterflies and dragonflies, gilt bronze mounting, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Important Bohemian Сrystal and Gilt Bronze Cup
Important Bohemian Сrystal and Gilt Bronze Cup

Important Bohemian Сrystal and Gilt Bronze Cup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important Bohemian crystal and gilt bronze cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very nice quality, great decoration.

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Enamelled Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Cup
Pair of Enamelled Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Cup

Pair of Enamelled Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Cup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Enamelled Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period. Measures: Bottle - H: 12 cm, D: 8 cm Coupe - H: 8 cm, D: 12 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Covered cup in marble from the 19th century.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups
Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups

Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups" Strawberry set with its sugar bowl, cream jug and 4 bowls in enameled Bohemian crystal, 19th century, Napoleon III per...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Series of Baccarat Cups with Silvered Bronze Bases
Series of Baccarat Cups with Silvered Bronze Bases

Series of Baccarat Cups with Silvered Bronze Bases

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Series of baccarat cups with silvered bronze bases Signed and numbered, well stored in a wooden box with padded interior In perfect condition Late 19th century. Measures: diamete...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Important Cup In Sèvres Porcelain And Golden Bronze, Great Decoration
Important Cup In Sèvres Porcelain And Golden Bronze, Great Decoration

Important Cup In Sèvres Porcelain And Golden Bronze, Great Decoration

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important Cup In Sèvres Porcelain And Golden Bronze, Great Decoration, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century h: 39cm, w: 46cm, p: 22cm

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Cups.
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Cups.

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Cups.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Cups. Pair of 19th century gilt bronze and cloisonné bowls, Napoleon III period.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Abundance Cups, in Old Paris Porcelain
Pair of Abundance Cups, in Old Paris Porcelain

Pair of Abundance Cups, in Old Paris Porcelain

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H 11.23 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Abundance Cups, in Old Paris Porcelain

By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of abundance cups, in Old Paris Porcelain, signed JP. Measures: H: 28 cm, W: 24 cm, D: 13 cm.

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Important Pair of Covered Cups, Bohemia, 19th C
Important Pair of Covered Cups, Bohemia, 19th C

Important Pair of Covered Cups, Bohemia, 19th C

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important pair of covered cups, engraved with hunting scenes, Bohemia, 19th century, perfect condition. Measures: H: 63 cm, D: 21 cm.

Category

Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Crystal

Large Goblet in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Large Goblet in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Large Goblet in Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An important goblet in Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century enamelled and painted cup, Napoleon III period, in Sèvres porcelain and ch...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

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Silvered Bronze and Crystal Cup by Christofle, 19th Century.
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Cup by Christofle, 19th Century.

Silvered Bronze and Crystal Cup by Christofle, 19th Century.

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

" Silvered Bronze and Crystal Cup by Christofle, 19th Century. " Bronze cup by the Maison Christofle in silvered bronze and crystal, 19th century antique, Napoleon III period. h: 16...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

Materials

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Bohemian Crystal Cup Engraved with Scenes from the Black Forest, 19th Century
Bohemian Crystal Cup Engraved with Scenes from the Black Forest, 19th Century

Bohemian Crystal Cup Engraved with Scenes from the Black Forest, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bohemian crystal cup engraved with scenes from the black forest, 19th century, Napoleon III Measures: H 18cm, L 21cm, P 16cm.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

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Napoleon Cup For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the napoleon cup you’re looking for. Frequently made of stone, metal and bronze, every napoleon cup was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a napoleon cup — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A napoleon cup is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made napoleon cup has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baccarat, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Napoleon Cup?

Prices for a napoleon cup start at $67 and top out at $24,746 with the average selling for $3,599.

A Close Look at Napoleon-iii Furniture

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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