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Pair Marble Cassolette Urns French Empire Decorative Vases 1890
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Pair Marble Cassolette Urns French Empire Decorative Vases 1890

19th century
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French marble cassolettes urns

This highly decorative pair of antiques are circa 1890

Ormolu fixtures are original and feature the distinctive swan handles

Also features an intricately cast encrusted floral swag in ormolo with great patina

Marble is solid Breccia and features lovely colours and grains to the stone

We bought these from a dealer on Rue De Daphines at the Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape and will ship to anywhere in the world

Please contact us for a shipping quote or if you have any other question

Showroom based in North London / Hertfordshire - please contact for viewing appointment

Date of Manufacture

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

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Description
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French marble cassolettes urns

This highly decorative pair of antiques are circa 1890

Ormolu fixtures are original and feature the distinctive swan handles

Also features an intricately cast encrusted floral swag in ormolo with great patina

fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style cassolette urns in variegated red marble with gilded bronze swan handles and floral festoons.
fig 1. Pair Marble Cassolette Urns French Empire Decorative Vases 1890

Marble is solid Breccia and features lovely colours and grains to the stone

We bought these from a dealer on Rue De Daphines at the Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape and will ship to anywhere in the world

Please contact us for a shipping quote or if you have any other question

Showroom based in North London / Hertfordshire - please contact for viewing appointment

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1060088
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style cassolette urns in variegated red marble with gilded bronze swan handles and floral festoons.

Pair Marble Cassolette Urns French Empire Decorative Vases 1890

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A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style cassolette urns in variegated red marble with gilded bronze swan handles and floral festoons.
Pair Marble Cassolette Urns French Empire Decorative Vases 1890
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  • ObjectUrns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMarble, Ormolu, Bronze
  • ColourRed and Gold
  • MotifsSwan head handles, Floral garlands, Pinecone finials, Square plinth bases

This pair of French Empire style cassolette urns dates to 1890, rendered in solid variegated red Breccia marble with original ormolu and bronze fixtures. Each decorative vase displays distinctive cast swan head handles, intricate floral garlands, and is surmounted by a removable lid with a pinecone finial. The urns stand on turned ormolu pedestals mounted onto square marble plinth bases, presenting rich natural grains and colours in the stone alongside a developed patina on the metalwork. Practical for display, these ornamental pieces measure 50 cm in height and suit placement on a mantelpiece in a drawing room or study to bring classical French chateau style to an interior.

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Originating in 18th and 19th-century Europe, a cassolette is a decorative vessel historically designed as a perfume burner or incense container, often crafted in pairs with removable or reversible lids.

These decorative objects were predominantly constructed from cut variegated marble, alabaster, or porphyry, complemented by gilded bronze, also known as ormolu, structural and surface mounts.

Authentic pieces feature hand-chased gilt bronze mounts showing minor oxidisation, natural veining and varied colouration within the stone, and classical motifs such as swan handles, laurel swags, and pinecone finials.

Place the pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or console table alongside framed artwork to create classical balance and visual focal points.

Wipe marble surfaces with a dry soft cloth, avoiding liquid solvents or acidic cleaners, and gently dust gilded bronze mounts with a soft brush to prevent moisture damage.
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