"Napoleonic Era Billiard Receiver"
This bronze billiard corner represents part of a traditional billiard set, often used to mark the corners of the billiard table. The sculpted lion therefore serves as a decorative base, and the basket that holds the red ball is a support for a game element. In classic billiard tables of the time, these corners were often decorated ornately, with animal motifs such as lions, eagles, or other symbols of power. Lion: The highly detailed lion's head remains a symbol of power and royalty, which was common in luxury and status objects, particularly during the Napoleonic Empire. 
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