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Antique Pair of French Bronze & Marble Urns
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Antique Pair of French Bronze & Marble Urns

19th century
Sold 23 January 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A very decorative pair of19th century French bronze and ormolu campagna urns on marble bases.The shaped bodies having Roman scenes of chariots with horses and riders etc. with shaped handles and ormolu florette mounts joining the gadrooned bases. The urns are raised on stepped marble bases with supporting bronze Corinthian columns and shallow engraved and gilded decoration.Dimensions:- Height…13.5’’/ 34.3cm. Width…6.25’’/ 15.5cm. Depth…6’’/ 15cm. Delivery to most of U.K. by carrier £35.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.3cm (13.50")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated these French Bronze Marble Urns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119670
Dealers Internal Reference
24698
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A very decorative pair of19th century French bronze and ormolu campagna urns on marble bases.The shaped bodies having Roman scenes of chariots with horses and riders etc. with shaped handles and ormolu florette mounts joining the gadrooned bases.
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The urns are raised on stepped marble bases with supporting bronze Corinthian columns and shallow engraved and gilded decoration.
John Howkins Antiques

Dimensions:- Height…13.5’’/ 34.3cm. Width…6.25’’/ 15.5cm. Depth…6’’/ 15cm. Delivery to most of U.K. by carrier £35.

Height
34.3cm (13.50")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these French Bronze Marble Urns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119670
Dealers Internal Ref
24698
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A pair of dark patinated bronze urns featuring scroll handles and floral mounts, mounted on stepped black marble plinths. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark patinated bronze urns featuring scroll handles and floral mounts, mounted on stepped black marble plinths.
Antique Pair of French Bronze & Marble Urns
Ref: SA1119670
A pair of dark patinated bronze urns featuring scroll handles and floral mounts, mounted on stepped black marble plinths.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsScroll handles, Floral rosettes, Stepped plinth bases, Classical fluting
  • SizeH 34.3 cm (14 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Neoclassical urns draw direct inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art, featuring symmetrical proportions, classical motifs such as acanthus leaves or floral rosettes, and architectural plinths.

These decorative objects were typically cast in bronze or brass, often paired with carved natural hardstones like marble, slate, or onyx to provide a weighted base and contrasting textures.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy, solid casting with hand-finished chasing, natural patination appropriate to the metals age, and multi-component construction secured by threaded pins or screws rather than modern welding.

They make striking focal points when placed symmetrically on a mantelpiece, a console table, or architectural columns, serving as sculptural objects that anchor contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, or excessive moisture, which can strip historic patination from the bronze or etch polished marble.
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