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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
French Diana Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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

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Iron

19th - 20th Century French The Cobbler and the Financier Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th Century French Napoleon III period fireback. The fable of the cobbler and the financier (Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695). A financier's troubled rest is inte...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, 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 andirons represent Alsace. The basket 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 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.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Grandy Fils Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set, fire irons made of brass. The toolset is signed 'Grandy Fils'. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fire fender. The fender is made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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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 d Artagnan Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with d'Artagnan. The best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made...
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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 Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of forged iron and are finely decora...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Mercury Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron and brass. The style is Napoleon III Period and it is from that period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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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 Napoleon II Period Scale
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French scale.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 20th century French Napoleon III Style fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of brass. The set is in ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Iron, Brass, Copper

19th Century French Napoleon III Apollo with Horse Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback. Apollo, god of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency cause...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period fire fender. The fender is made of cast iron, wrought iron and 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, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Period Jezus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback depicting Jezus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The co...
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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 Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Updated Description: 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace grate. Made of brass and and a recently forged grate. 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 Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting a woman. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period Man and Woman Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century 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 / pewte...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century French Napoleon III Style fire grate. Made of cast iron andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The width at the front is 68.5 cm / 27.0 inches.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III Style fireback with a version of the arms of France. 'Plus penser que dire' (Think more than speaking) is the motto of Bar le Duc, a town in Northern...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Rural Scene Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pati...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Religious Scene Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a religious scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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

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Iron

Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century, Dutch Napoleon III period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.  
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Early 20th Century Dutch Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Revolution Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon period fireback that symbolizes the French Revolution. On top of the pillar is a Phrygian cap. This is the cap of Marianne, a national symbol of France. ...
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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, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate depicting Napoleon. The andirons are made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The grate is in a good condition and...
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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 Blow Poker, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century, French Napoleon III Period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is 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 Good Samaritan Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the parable of the good Samaritan. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Zeus and Leda Fireback, Style Napoleon III, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback. Zeus transformed himself into a swan to seduce the beautiful Leda. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. T...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Mercury and Ceres Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. Mercury and Ceres celebrate the victory; in cooperation the god of commerce and go...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of France. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter col...
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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, 19th Century
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

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, made of brass, and two fire irons, also made of brass. It is in a good condition and is f...
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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 Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Napoleon III Style fireback with an unknown theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no e...
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20th Century French 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 thongs, shovel and stand. Made of cast iron and wrought iron. 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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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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

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Iron

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th - early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set, fire irons made of polished brass. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. It is in a good condition and i...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Caritas Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III Style Fireback with a 'Caritas' design. Caritas means care, love. It is one of three theological virtues from the triptych faith, hope and love. The...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Mars Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength, fertility and protector of cattle. The fireback is made of cast iron black / pewter pa...
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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 Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket with period andirons and new grate. The fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket 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, Wrought Iron

Small French Napoleon Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Napoleon and his eagle. 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

French Napoleon III Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis Napoleon III Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis Napoleon III style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Little Red Riding Hood Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with little red riding hood and the wolf. 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

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

19th Century French Marie Leszczyńska Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Marie Leszczynska, queen of France and wife of king Louis XV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand, made of cast iron, wrought iron and polished brass, and two fire irons made of wrought...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Marie Leszczyńska Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Marie Leszczynska, queen of France and wife of king Louis XV. The fireback is made of cast iron...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting a decorative scene with flower baskets and cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon ...
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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 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

Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn, Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th 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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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Small Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Small 19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon req...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Roasting Jack, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French roasting jack. It is made of wrought iron. The roasting jack can be used for cooking in the fireplace. It is fully functional. ...
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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 Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a 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

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