Unusual Napoleon III Camel Table Lamp

Unusual Napoleon III Camel Table LampA very decorative Napoleon III period patinated spelter figure of a camel carrying a glass barrel, now mounted as table lamp. France, circa 1860's70's. Why we like it Wonderfully sculptural and exotic, redolent of the oriental exuberance, this beautiful lamp, complete with an exquisite custom gilded shade, will become a splendid accent in any room. Napoleon Bonaparte created a dromedary regiment in 1799 for his Egyptian campaign and himself rode a

Although intended as a new approach to the already established classification systems

for a mahogany sofa table made by Gillows exists in the Westminster Archive Centre (Susan E

and Ariadne with torches in her hands

An elegant set of twelve Regency mahogany dining chairs

as one of the most copied Roman sculptures

Guangxu period (1875-1908)

The earliest example in bronze belongs to the late 5th century B

Martin's Lane Syndicate'

and in 1812 supplied related tables to Tatton Park

Hampshire – I’

They were described in Gillows' Memorandum of July 1813

These handsome chairs