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Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
Antique French Napoleon III Hercules and the Snake Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' fireback / backsplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter colored. The fireback is in a good condition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Game Rack, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Dutch crown used for hanging game and birds. The crown is made of wrought iron and is in a good condition.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Roasting Jack and Attachments
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack and attachments made of wrought iron and brass. The roasting jack can be used for cooking ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Fireplace Screen
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace screen. Napoleon III Period. The screen has some minor perfections but is still in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and three fire irons. Made of brass. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.     ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

19th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Allegory of Navigation
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of Navigation. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made blac...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate. The andirons are made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Period Vestal Virgin Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash. The fireback is in good condition and is fully functional. The patina of the fireback is black / pewte...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Diana Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great ple...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Flemish Cupids with Decoration Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Belgian Napoleon III Period fireback with three cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter colored. It is in good condition, without cracks.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Cupids Fireback.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French Napoleon III style fireback with cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored wit...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Fox and the Grapes Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French fireback featuring the 'Fox and the Grapes' design. The 'Fox and the Grapes' theme is from a fable of Jean de la Fontaine. The fireback is from the Napo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect, and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate made of cast iron The andirons are made of brass, wrought ironand a recently forged steel grate. Total width at th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Piper with Dancing Dog Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' fireback / backsplash in the Napoleon III Period style. It has a black / pewter color. It is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large French Napoleon III Period Soldiers Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard d...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Man Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Victorian Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III Period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black/p...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period fire fender. The fender is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Cupid Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th C. French Brass Napoleon III Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire companion set. The tool set consists of thongs, shovel and stand. Made of brass. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black/pewter upon re...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 64.5 cm (25.4 inch...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Period Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Justice Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Style The Pub Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Napoleon III fireback with a pub scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and the patina is black / pewter. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs....
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III the Pub Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a pub scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Return from the Hunt Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a scene of a hunt returning. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Louis XV Style Fire Screen In Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Richly carved gilt wood fire screen in the Louis XV rocaille style featuring a superb polychrome tapestry enhanced with pearls decorated with an animated scene (confidences of a "for...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Tapestry, Wood

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with a boy on a horse. Napoleon III Period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / pewt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn, Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with the goddess Aurora. She renews herself every morning and announces the arrival of the sun. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brow...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III The Hunt Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a hunting scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cupids Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback with three cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pew...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Hunter Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III Style 'Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash with a hunting scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in good conditi...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century, Large French Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century, French Napoleon III period trivet. For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the fire. Still in a good working condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Man Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or cast iron and have a natural brown patina. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th C. French Napoleon III Fire Companion Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and stand. Made of brass. The set has one minor loss but is otherwise in a good con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron and brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Napoleon III Style Judgment of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Two young women who lived in the same house and who both had an infant son came to Solomon for a judgement. One child had died. Both women claimed the living child. They asked Solomo...
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century, French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century, French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional 18th - 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this beautiful pair of large andirons with their gilded bronze bar. They exemplify the exuberant Napoleon III style and they originate from the late 19th century....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
French Napoleon III bronze fireguard from the 19th century. The fireguard has finely cast and chassed bronze figures of a lioness and cub on the left side with a lion and snake...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Bronze helmet spark arrester, 19th century
By Jean-François Théodore Gechter
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bronze helmet spark arrester, 19th century This bronze spark arrester was made around 1880. Inside an architectural structure chiseled with volutes and leaves, a scalloped outline h...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, Victorian Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fire fender made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons, all made of polished brass. It is in a good condition and is fully fun...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Grandy Fils Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. It is made of wrought iron and cast iron with brass details. The set is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Important Pair of Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons Representing Horse Heads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of andirons are made of wrought iron with finely chiseled bronze horse heads. These andirons were owned by famous horses owner Fistok. This is a Fr...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Napoleon Iii fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

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