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A Pair of Late 19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Urns.
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A Pair of Late 19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Urns.

19th century
Sold 13 September 2024 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A pair of Late 19th Century French marble and ormolu urns. Each having a marble body with ormolu applied mounts and raised on square marble bases with ormolu feet. French circa 1890-1900

Dimensions: 11" high

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated these French Marble Ormolu Urns to the 19th Century.

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A pair of Late 19th Century French marble and ormolu urns.
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A pair of Late 19th Century French marble and ormolu urns.
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Each having a marble body with ormolu applied mounts and raised on square marble bases with ormolu feet.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

French circa 1890-1900

Dimensions: 11" high

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated these French Marble Ormolu Urns to the 19th Century.

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SA1090620
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A pair of Late 19th Century French marble and ormolu urns.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of late 19th-century French white marble urns featuring elaborate cast ormolu mounts and matching domed finial lids. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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A Pair of Late 19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Urns.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 3,398
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Location: The Calder Studio, Garden Village, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn, BB2 7JA, United Kingdom
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A pair of late 19th-century French white marble urns featuring elaborate cast ormolu mounts and matching domed finial lids.
A pair of Late 19th Century French marble and ormolu urns.
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A pair of late 19th-century French white marble urns featuring elaborate cast ormolu mounts and matching domed finial lids.
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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Ormolu
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsCast ormolu mounts, Scroll handles, Domed finial lids, Square stepped bases

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French ormolu and marble urns gained prominence during the Neoclassical revival of the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman antiquity. These decorative objects were typically displayed on mantelpieces or as part of larger garniture sets in formal European drawing rooms.

These decorative items combine finely turned natural marble bodies with ormolu mounts, which are made from cast bronze that has been mercury gilded or electroplated with high-carat gold. Hand-chiselling and detailed casting are characteristic traditional techniques used to achieve crisp architectural ornamentation.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut bronze mounting pins, heavy natural marble with age-related patination, and finely chased details rather than uniform modern casting flaws. Examining the joints, patination of the gilt bronze, and manufacturing methods helps determine period authenticity.

These decorative objects can be placed symmetrically on a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard to add architectural weight and classical elegance to a room. Their metallic and stone textures complement both traditional spaces and modern minimalist rooms by introducing historical contrast.

Maintenance requires dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent scratching the gilt surface. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, commercial polishes, or excessive moisture, as these can permanently damage the fragile ormolu gilding and porous marble.
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