Vintage Arc De Triomphe Brass Statue Souvenir Paperweight Paris France - 2 lbs.

Description

Vintage "Arc De Triomphe" Souvenir Paperweight
Heavy Brass Statue, Paperweight, Souvenir of the "Arc De Triomphe" in Paris, France
"ARC DE TRIOMPHE" & "PARIS"
Embossed on Base
Nice Detail & Great Patina on Brass
Statue Size: 4" x 2½" Base * 4¼" Tall * Weight 2 lb. 4.1 oz.
Very Good Vintage Condition
"The Arc de Triomphe is, along with the Eiffel Tower, one of the main symbols of Paris. It stands 146 feet tall, 148 feet wide and 72 feet deep. The monument represents all the French military victories in the Napoleonic Wars. Designed by Jean-Francois Chalgrin, the Arc took thirty years to build. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 at the end of the battle of Austerlitz and inaugurated by King Louis-Philippe. The two-century-old Arc de Triomphe has witnessed the city's most relevant turning points, including Napoleon's funeral on December
15
, 1840, the World War I victory parade in 1919, and the "Victory Day" parade to celebrate the end of World War II in 1944."
Please check the pictures carefully - they are a good indication of the condition of the item you are interested in!
If you have any questions, please contact me. Your satisfaction is very important to me!
Thanks for your visit!
Please visit my
Early*Bird*Picks
store for more listings!