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Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

NAPOLEON III STYLE

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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Style: Napoleon III
20th Century Porcelain Bowl and Aperitif Stand, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th century porcelain bowl and aperitif stand, Napoleon III style. H: 10cm, D: 33cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Porcelain

20th Century Porcelain Bowl and Aperitif Stand, Napoleon III Style.
20th Century Porcelain Bowl and Aperitif Stand, Napoleon III Style.

20th Century Porcelain Bowl and Aperitif Stand, Napoleon III Style.

$1,912
19th Century French Porcelain Urn
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French porcelain urn painted with polychrome decoration.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Porcelain

19th Century French Porcelain Urn
19th Century French Porcelain Urn

19th Century French Porcelain Urn

$2,380
Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French green molded glass basket, to be used as a center piece or empty pocket. Decorated with vegetal and floral motifs on imitation wickerwork. Good condition Shipping: 10 ...
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Glass

Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900
Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900

Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900

$466
Opaline Bowl with Gilt bronze Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline bowl with gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period cup, 19th century, in two-coloured opaline, gilt brass mount. H: 31cm, W: 40cm, D: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Opal, Bronze

Opaline Bowl with Gilt bronze Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Opaline Bowl with Gilt bronze Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Opaline Bowl with Gilt bronze Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,945
Covered Bowl in Red and Gold Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered bowl in red and gold Bohemian crystal, 19th century. A 19th century red and gold Bohemian crystal covered bowl, Napoleon III period. H: 38cm, D: 14cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Crystal

Covered Bowl in Red and Gold Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century.
Covered Bowl in Red and Gold Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century.

Covered Bowl in Red and Gold Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century.

$2,749
A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece based on the design of a French Tuileries Flower Basket, it is made in heavy wrought iron, one thing to point o...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Iron

A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece
A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece

A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece

$1,371
Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century Antique cut glass planter with a gilt bronze mount with a neoclassical design with 4 ladies, two on each side with ribbons and ornaments...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century
Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century

Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century

$2,000
Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful French basket mounted in doré bronze which provides the framework for the six panels veneered in mother-of-pearl and set with French porcelain plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Napoleon III Porcelain Basket

Napoleon III Porcelain Basket

$2,985
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19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Straw

19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket

19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket

$4,200
H 48.43 in Dm 32.68 in
19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a beautifully detailed face with the features of a realistic countenance. Its three candleholders include their original removable bronze bobeches to protect from dripping wax...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face
19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face

19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face

$650
H 11 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
English 19th Century Harvest Basket
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming English harvest basket from the later part of the 19th century, circa 1890. This sturdy basket was made to stand the test of time. Originally used to collect fruits, veget...
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19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Wood

English 19th Century Harvest Basket
English 19th Century Harvest Basket

English 19th Century Harvest Basket

$650
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique Green Opaline Uranium Glass Tazza Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Opaline Alabaster glass with turned-out wavy rim. Enamel and gilding decoration featuring vines and grapes. Bohemia, 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Opaline Glass

Antique Green Opaline Uranium Glass Tazza Bowl, 19th Century
Antique Green Opaline Uranium Glass Tazza Bowl, 19th Century

Antique Green Opaline Uranium Glass Tazza Bowl, 19th Century

$2,630
H 4.93 in Dm 7.29 in
French Large Green Majolica Oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Large Green Majolica Reticulated oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950. 15.5 inches by 10.5 inches. H / 4 inches.
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1950s Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

French Large Green Majolica Oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
French Large Green Majolica Oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950

French Large Green Majolica Oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950

$1,400
H 4 in W 15.5 in D 10.5 in
Chinese 19th Century Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
Chinese 19th century bowl, decorated with flowers and leaves and some scrolls and emblems. The interior of the bowl has a goldfish.
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1880s Chinese Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Porcelain

Chinese 19th Century Bowl
Chinese 19th Century Bowl

Chinese 19th Century Bowl

$350
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Vintage French Four-Bottle Wine Carrier Baskets
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage four-bottle wine carrier baskets from France. Each fit four bordeaux or burgundy style wine bottles. Priced individually.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Early 20th Century Vintage French Four-Bottle Wine Carrier Baskets
Early 20th Century Vintage French Four-Bottle Wine Carrier Baskets

Early 20th Century Vintage French Four-Bottle Wine Carrier Baskets

$300
H 13.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950. D / 11.4 inches. H / 3 inches.
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1950s Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950

French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950

$1,400
H 3 in Dm 11.4 in
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This 19th-century example re...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Wood, Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

$288
H 16 in Dm 13 in
19th Century French Dough Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century fruitwood dough bowl from France. The bowl has been hand carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood and would be an excellent addition to any table or kitchen island.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Dough Bowl
19th Century French Dough Bowl

19th Century French Dough Bowl

$525
H 3.75 in W 20.88 in D 10.5 in
Chinese dayazhai porcelain bowl imperial marks, early 20th century
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of porcelain bowls. China. Early 20th century. Da Ya Zhi type. Grisaille decoration on a yellow ground. surface glaze flaking. 4.5in diameter.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Porcelain

Chinese dayazhai porcelain bowl imperial marks, early 20th century
Chinese dayazhai porcelain bowl imperial marks, early 20th century

Chinese dayazhai porcelain bowl imperial marks, early 20th century

$1,500
H 2.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$7,770
H 25.99 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
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Porcelain biscuit basket decorated with putto and feline, 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
A large biscuit-type white porcelain basket featuring a putto guiding a prancing fawn adorned with a garland of flowers, harnessed to a richly molded chariot with rocaille decoration...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Porcelain

Porcelain biscuit basket decorated with putto and feline, 19th century
Porcelain biscuit basket decorated with putto and feline, 19th century

Porcelain biscuit basket decorated with putto and feline, 19th century

H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
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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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

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.

H 6.3 in W 18.51 in D 9.45 in
Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period cup, 19th century in Bohemian Overlay, silver mounting. H: 30cm, D: 38cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Crystal, Silver

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

Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III Period

H 11.82 in Dm 14.97 in
19th Century French Copper Planter on Integral Three-Leg Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique copper planter was crafted in France, circa 1880. Round in shape and dressed with iron side handles, the large decorati...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Copper Planter on Integral Three-Leg Wrought Iron Stand
19th Century French Copper Planter on Integral Three-Leg Wrought Iron Stand

19th Century French Copper Planter on Integral Three-Leg Wrought Iron Stand

H 36 in W 18 in D 13 in
Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique brass planter was crafted in France, circa 1870. Round in shape and dressed with lion head figure side handles, the decorativ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand
Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand

Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand

H 19.5 in Dm 12 in
Bronze and Crystal Basket, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and crystal basket, 19th century. Bronze and crystal basket, 19th century, Louis XVI style, beautiful gilding and chasing, Napoleon III period. In perfect condition Measure...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Basket, 19th Century
Bronze and Crystal Basket, 19th Century

Bronze and Crystal Basket, 19th Century

H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Large French Toilet or bath tray...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Metal

French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint
French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint

French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint

H 1.19 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique brass planter was crafted in France, circa 1880. Round in shape, the decorative cache pot stands on an integral circular...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Brass

19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand
19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand

19th Century French Brass Repousse Cache-Pot on Integral Pedestal Stand

H 39.5 in Dm 13 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. Louis XVI style Napoleon III period Diameter: 31 cm Height: 15,5 cm.
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

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

19th Century Crystal and Bronze Cup

H 6.11 in Dm 12.21 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century gilt bronze and crystal basket A very nice engraved crystal basket, Louis XVI style Napoleon III period In very good condition Measures: L : 20 cm D : 20 cm H crys...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket

H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Tole Bread Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
Display bread, crackers or fruit in this elegant antique basket; crafted in France circa 1880, the oval tole basket features a decorative pierced rim around the edges. The bowl is ha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Metal

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Tole Bread Basket
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Tole Bread Basket

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Tole Bread Basket

H 1.75 in W 13.25 in D 9.75 in
19th Century French Brass Cache-Pot Planter with Lion Head Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This large brass planter was crafted in France, circa 1880. Round in shape, the decorative cache pot stands on small paw feet and is embellished wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

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Brass

19th Century French Brass Cache-Pot Planter with Lion Head Handles
19th Century French Brass Cache-Pot Planter with Lion Head Handles

19th Century French Brass Cache-Pot Planter with Lion Head Handles

H 13 in Dm 17.5 in

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