Napoléon's Bee cufflinks

       Napoléon Bonaparte's Golden Bee cufflinks

       Inspired by the Bee motif embroidered on the canopy of Napoléon 1st's Throne, Jean-François Garneray (1755-1837): Napoléon 1er Empereur des Français, Roi d'Italie. c. 1805.

       The Bee - symbol of immortality and resurrection, was considered the oldest emblem of the sovereigns of France.

       24 Karat gold-plate over pewter.  Measures approximately 0.6" x 0.7".



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