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Classical 19th Century French Majolica Porcelain and Ormolu Urn.
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Classical 19th Century French Majolica Porcelain and Ormolu Urn.

19th century
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A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, among grape vines.

Batch 76 60676 DTNSK

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Porcelain Urn to the 19th Century.

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SA1040427
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SKU00002059
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Description
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, among grape vines.

Batch 76 60676 DTNSK

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Porcelain Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1040427
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002059
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century French porcelain urn with blue glazed decoration, ribbon swags, and gilt bronze mounts featuring cherub figures on the handles and base.
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Archive I A 19th-century French porcelain urn with blue glazed decoration, ribbon swags, and gilt bronze mounts featuring cherub figures on the handles and base.

Classical 19th Century French Majolica Porcelain and Ormolu Urn.

Archive II A 19th-century French porcelain urn with blue glazed decoration, ribbon swags, and gilt bronze mounts featuring cherub figures on the handles and base. View II
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A 19th-century French porcelain urn with blue glazed decoration, ribbon swags, and gilt bronze mounts featuring cherub figures on the handles and base.
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Ref: SA1040427
A 19th-century French porcelain urn with blue glazed decoration, ribbon swags, and gilt bronze mounts featuring cherub figures on the handles and base.
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  • ObjectVases & Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourGold and Blue
  • MotifsCherub handles, Ribbon swags, Fluted body, Leaf rim
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century French Neoclassical urn stands as an impressive decorative vessel combining majolica porcelain and gilt bronze ormolu mounts. The body displays a rich cobalt and turquoise blue glaze, embellished with delicate gold ribbon swags, floral festoons, and a fluted lower section. Ornate ormolu mounts punctuate the piece, including a leaf-carved rim and sculptural handles formed by seated cherub figures. Below the main vessel, a figural gilt bronze base depicts putti amidst grape vines and natural foliage, resting upon elaborate scrolled feet. The dimensions measure 37 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. In a modern interior, this ornamental urn serves as a striking focal point when placed upon a mantelpiece, grand sideboard, or display console within a traditional or classical living space. The interplay of polished gold metalwork and vibrant blue porcelain creates a decorative accent suited for formal reception rooms or studies. Collectors of nineteenth-century French decorative arts find this piece integrates naturally into period-inspired settings, offering substantial visual presence through its combination of sculptural bronze work and glazed ceramic surfaces.

FAQs

These decorative vessels feature ceramic bodies fitted with gild bronze (ormolu) mounts, popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries in France. Designed in classical styles such as Louis XVI and Empire Revival, they frequently incorporate motifs like cherubs, floral garlands, and fluted columns.

The main vessel consists of glazed ceramic or hard-paste porcelain, decorated with enamel and gilded details. The metal mounts were created using lost-wax or sand-casting in bronze, followed by mercury gilding or electroplating, and attached using internal threaded rods and nuts.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-chased metalwork with sharp details, age-appropriate oxidation on raw interior metal, and hand-cut screws. Porcelain components typically show hand-painted enamel decoration, glaze variations, and sometimes maker marks beneath the metal mounts.

A classical vessel functions well as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dining sideboard. Pairing gilded accents against muted wall colours or juxtaposing traditional metalwork with modern minimalist furnishings creates balanced visual contrast.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush. Avoid using liquid chemical polishes, abrasive pads, or water on gilt bronze surfaces, as moisture can strip delicate original gilding and damage internal iron fixings.
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