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The Trianon model collection is a set of high-quality
Maquettes de la Marine impériale
/ref> The models were built to a luxurious standard, with precious woods such as ebony and ivory used for the sculptures.
La "Collection Trianon"
Maquettes de la marine impériale, Collection du musée de la Marine
Model boats History of the French Navy
The Trianon model collection is a set of high-quality ship model
Ship models or model ships are scale models of ships. They can range in size from 1/6000 scale wargaming miniatures to large vessels capable of holding people.
Ship modeling is a craft as old as shipbuilding itself, stretching back to ancient ...
s ordered by Napoléon
Napoleon Bonaparte (born Napoleone di Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French general and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led a series of mi ...
for documentary purposes.
History
In July 1810Denis Decrès
Vice-Admiral Denis Decrès (18 June 1761 – 7 December 1820) was a French Navy officer who served as Minister of the Navy and the Colonies from 1801 to 1814 and again in 1815.
Early career
Decrès was born in Châteauvillain, Haute-Marne ...
ordered 13 models to be constructed specially for the collection, while others, already built, were gathered./ref> The models were built to a luxurious standard, with precious woods such as ebony and ivory used for the sculptures.
Models
Sources and References
References
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La "Collection Trianon"
Maquettes de la marine impériale, Collection du musée de la Marine
Model boats History of the French Navy