A molded glass cup featuring, on one side, the profile of Lo
A molded glass cup featuring, on one side, the profile of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte surrounded by the inscription “Louis Napoléon 11 President,” and on the opposite side, the inscription “R. F. 1852,” framed by two flags and surmounted by a crowned eagle. In 1852, Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, who had been president since 1848, was nearing the end of his term. The goblet was intended to encourage his reelection. In fact, following the coup d’état of December 2, 1851, he would become Emperor of the French under the name Napoleon III. Height: 9.1 cm.
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A molded glass cup featuring, on one side, the profile of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte surrounded by the inscription “Louis Napoléon 11 President,” and on the opposite side, the inscription “R. F. 1852,” framed by two flags and surmounted by a crowned eagle. In 1852, Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, who had been president since 1848, was nearing the end of his term. The goblet was intended to encourage his reelection. In fact, following the coup d’état of December 2, 1851, he would become Emperor of the French under the name Napoleon III. Height: 9.1 cm.
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