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Late 19thc French Gilt Bronze Vide Poche C1880
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Late 19thc French Gilt Bronze Vide Poche C1880

19th century
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An extraordinary late 19thC French gilt bronze object of art in the form of a dented gentleman’s country hat c1880. This unusual and quirky object was probably intended as a vide poche, the place where the contents of pockets are put, such as loose coins, keys or even bullets. It is made of solid cast bronze, quite heavy, with the gilded finish known as ormolu. The decorative leaf and feather adornment attached to the hat band suggests the design was based on the sort of hat worn out hunting or shooting. It is a really interesting and amusing piece but useful at the same time… and bronze!

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Vide Poche to the 1880s.

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SA1123793
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An extraordinary late 19thC French gilt bronze object of art in the form of a dented gentleman’s country hat c1880.
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This unusual and quirky object was probably intended as a vide poche, the place where the contents of pockets are put, such as loose coins, keys or even bullets.
Aramis Antiques

It is made of solid cast bronze, quite heavy, with the gilded finish known as ormolu. The decorative leaf and feather adornment attached to the hat band suggests the design was based on the sort of hat worn out hunting or shooting. It is a really interesting and amusing piece but useful at the same time… and bronze!

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Vide Poche to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123793
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A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim.

Late 19thc French Gilt Bronze Vide Poche C1880

Archive II A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim. View VII
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A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim.
Late 19thC French gilt bronze vide poche c1880
Ref: SA1123793
A late nineteenth-century French gilt bronze vide poche cast in the shape of a creased hat with botanical relief details along the brim.
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A vide poche, which translates from French as empty pocket, is a small shallow dish or tray designed to hold loose pocket items such as coins, keys, and pocket watches. Popularised during the 19th century, these items were placed near entryways or on dressing tables to collect daily essentials.

Craftsmen commonly used cast bronze, gilt bronze (ormolu), porcelain, enamelled metal, and marble. Gilt bronze was particularly favoured for its ability to hold fine decorative detail and simulate solid gold through mercury gilding techniques.

Authentic 19th-century gilt bronze displays high-quality hand-chasing, crisp casting details, and a distinct weight characteristic of solid metal. Oxidation or wear to the gilding in high-touch areas often reveals the underlying bronze substrate.

These decorative objects function well on modern hallway consoles, bedside tables, or office desks to store small everyday items. Their sculptural qualities also allow them to be displayed independently on bookshelves or coffee table trays as standalone accents.

Gilt bronze should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to prevent dust accumulation. Harsh chemical cleansers, abrasives, and metal polishes must be avoided, as they can strip or damage the delicate gilt layer.
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