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The Trianon model collection is a set of high-quality ship models ordered by
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 models ordered by Napoléon
Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who ...
for documentary purposes.
History
In July 1810 Denis Decrès 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