Napoleon III Cornucopia

Napoleon III style cornucopia enclosed in a mount, or mounted on a foot in gilded metal covered with brass, and decorated with a ring in gilded metal also covered with brass. (late 19th - early 20th century). Initially, cornucopias were intended to accommodate libations: offerings intended for the gods of antiquity then became symbols of prosperity and wealth. Here, ours being in the Napoleon III style, has become a luxurious decoration, marked by passion and nostalgia for Greece and especially: ancient Rome and its empire. (object of Napoleonic fascination.) The object is in almost perfect condition, but the foot set on the horn by a fixing is slightly mobile, while the ornament of the spout, the ring, upper end in gilded metal is placed around the mouth of the horn and it is totally mobile. It had to be emphasized ... The origins of the cornucopia go back to Greek and Roman mythology. In Greek mythology, one of the most famous legends associates the cornucopia with Zeus. According to the myth, the young Zeus, fed by the goat Amalthea, accidentally broke one of its horns. This broken horn then became a symbol of fertility and wealth, filled with fruits and flowers. In Roman culture, the cornucopia, or "cornucopia", was also a symbol of prosperity and generosity. It was often represented in Roman art, sculpture and coins, filled with fruits, wheat and flowers, symbolizing the wealth and abundance of nature. Height: 38cm. Width: 22cm. Depth: 14cm. Weight: 1kg. A souvenir from another era, this object may show some signs of age.