Rare fine pair of early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze ormolu curtain tie backs with a classical design mascaron portrait reliefs of the goddess of the soul, Psyche. Super quality pair with typical Empire designed border of stylised acanthus leaves.Original metal spike to the rear. French, circa 1815.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are avail...