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Pair French Marble Urns Cassolettes Decorative Empire Amphora Vase
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Pair French Marble Urns Cassolettes Decorative Empire Amphora Vase

19th century
Description

Classic pair of antique French cassolettes of amphora form These are solid marble so very heavy

Original gilt fixtures with rams head handles, encrusted floral sash, acanthus leaves and a pineapple finial

These would lift any interior

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets

Circa 1890 on this highly collectable pair

Love the colour and grain to the marble with tones of orange, sand, burnt ochre and vanilla

Offered in great condition ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Items can be viewed in our showroom by appointment - please get in touch

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Marble Urns to the 1890s.

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SA1035088
Description
Classic pair of antique French cassolettes of amphora form These are solid marble so very heavy
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Original gilt fixtures with rams head handles, encrusted floral sash, acanthus leaves and a pineapple finial.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals.
fig 1. Pair French Marble Urns Cassolettes Decorative Empire Amphora Vase

These would lift any interior

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets

Circa 1890 on this highly collectable pair

Love the colour and grain to the marble with tones of orange, sand, burnt ochre and vanilla

fig 2. A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals.
fig 2. Pair French Marble Urns Cassolettes Decorative Empire Amphora Vase

Offered in great condition ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Items can be viewed in our showroom by appointment - please get in touch

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Marble Urns to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035088
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Archive I A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals.

Pair French Marble Urns Cassolettes Decorative Empire Amphora Vase

Archive II A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals. View II
Archive III A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals. View III
Archive IV A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals. View IV
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Archive VI A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals. View VI
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A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals.
Pair French Marble Urns Cassolettes Decorative Empire Amphora Vase
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A pair of classical French amphora-shaped onyx urns featuring gilt bronze rams head handles, floral garlands, and lid finials on square marble pedestals.
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French cassolettes developed during the eighteenth century as decorative covered vessels, evolving from functional perfume burners into ornamental garnitures popular throughout the Louis XVI and Empire periods.

These decorative objects typically combine carved natural stone, such as marble or onyx, with chased Ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts created using the lost-wax casting technique.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-chased metal details, weight consistent with solid stone, and evidence of mercury gilding, alongside natural variation in stone veining.

Position them symmetrically atop a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or entryway console table to provide structured architectural interest.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding acid-based cleaners on stone surfaces and abrasive polishes on gilt bronze finishes to prevent deterioration.
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