"Stool\n1805\n\nThis stool was part of a set made for the reception of Napoleon by the corps l\u00E9gislatif after his coronation as emperor. The set also included chairs, couches and a throne. The crossed-sword motif was particularly appropriate for the new power, which had been founded on military success. Curved sabres of this type were adopted by cavalry officers, inspired by the scimitars of the Mamluk warriors they fought in Egypt.\n\nFrance (Paris)\nMade in the workshop of Jacob-Desmalter\nDesigned by Bernard Poyet\nGilded wood, probably beech; later silk satin upholstery\nGiven by Blairman & Sons\n [09/12/2015]\nSTOOL\n\nW.3-1956\n\nThis stool bears a series of inventory marks for the Ch\u00E2teau de Saint-Cloud, and the maker's stamp 'JACOB D.R. MESLEE'. It is one of seven delivered to the Corps Legislatif in Paris in 1805. They were described as '\u00E0 sabres antiques' and cost 80 francs each.\n\nGiven by H. Blairman & Sons [1987-2006]"@en . . . .