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Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880
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Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880

19th century
Sold 14 March 2025 · Canonbury Antiques
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Elegant pair of French antique cassolettes or marble urns

Great pair of classical amphora form, highly decorative and collectable

Features original ormolu fixtures including pineapple finials and swan neck handles

Circa 1880 on this pair in the Empire manner

Purchased from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Cassolettes urns are elegant vessels with origins in ancient times, popularized during the Renaissance.

The term "cassolette" refers to the small, lidded structure, providing a stylish means of dispersing pleasant fragrances.

Over the centuries, cassolettes have evolved into prized decorative pieces, appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and historical significance.

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

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Marble Cassolettes to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1075366
Description
Elegant pair of French antique cassolettes or marble urns

Great pair of classical amphora form, highly decorative and collectable

Features original ormolu fixtures including pineapple finials and swan neck handles

fig 1. A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases.
fig 1. Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880

Circa 1880 on this pair in the Empire manner

Purchased from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

“
Cassolettes urns are elegant vessels with origins in ancient times, popularized during the Renaissance.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases.
fig 2. Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880

The term "cassolette" refers to the small, lidded structure, providing a stylish means of dispersing pleasant fragrances.

Over the centuries, cassolettes have evolved into prized decorative pieces, appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and historical significance.

fig 3. A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases.
fig 3. Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880

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

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Marble Cassolettes to the 1880s.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1075366
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880

Archive II A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases. View II
Archive III A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases. View III
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Archive VII A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases. View VII
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A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases.
Pair Marble Amphora Urns Cassolettes French Empire 1880
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A pair of mottled green marble amphora-shaped cassolettes featuring cast brass swan handles, lids with pinecone finials, and square stepped bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectUrns & Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Gilt Brass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsSwan neck handles, Pinecone finials, Stepped square bases, Fluted collars
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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A cassolette is a decorative vessel, typically functioning as a vase or a burner for perfumes and incense, originating primarily in neoclassical and French design traditions.

Authentic period pieces frequently combine turned decorative natural stones, such as marble or alabaster, with cast bronze or gilt-brass mounts and fittings.

Authentication involves examining the hand-chased quality of the bronze mounts, the mineral composition and wear patterns of the stone, and the traditional assembly methods of the era.

These decorative objects serve as classical focal points when displayed in pairs upon architectural mantelpieces, pedestals, or console surfaces.

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that can strip the historic patina from the metal and protecting the stone from acidic substances.
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