Search 0
17,104  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 18 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
18 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1130589
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Empire Polished Steel and Ormolu Cassoulets
Sold by Willows Antiques and Interiors
sold SA1130589
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2022
Browse dealers 26 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1130589
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Empire Polished Steel and Ormolu Cassoulets

19th century
Sold 22 March 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
This “Empire Polished Steel and Ormolu Cassoulets” found a buyer.

It was listed by Willows Antiques and Interiors. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Decorative Metal UrnsEmpire Style GarnitureFrench Bronze Vases Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A fine quality pair of empire polished steel and ormolu cassoulets.

French, circa 1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated these Empire Ormolu Cassoulets to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130589
Dealers Notes

OPENING HOURS:

Tuesday 10am - 3pm

Wednesday 10am - 3pm

Thursday 10am - 3pm

Friday 10am - 3pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Other times including weekends & evenings, are available by appointment.

Description
A fine quality pair of empire polished steel and ormolu cassoulets.

French, circa 1820.

Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated these Empire Ormolu Cassoulets to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130589
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Willows Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 7
Archive I A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Empire Polished Steel and Ormolu Cassoulets

Archive II A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07748 520861
Location
317 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/willows
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 26
Items Sold 276
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Verified Since May 2022
View Dealer Info
Location: 317 Lillie Road, London, SW6 7LL, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/willows
Verified
May 2022
For Sale
26
Sold
276
A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs.
Empire polished steel and ormolu cassoulets
Ref: SA1130589
A pair of antique Empire period polished steel and ormolu cassoulets featuring classical urn shapes mounted on square plinths with applied lyre motifs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical / Empire
  • MaterialSteel, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourDark Grey and Gold
  • MotifsLyre mounts, Acanthus leaf friezes, Scroll handles, Square plinth bases
  • SizeH 38.5 cm (15 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The Empire style emerged in France during the early 19th century under Napoleon I, drawing heavily from classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs to project imperial power and grandeur.

These pieces typically combine forged or polished steel bodies with fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts, often assembled using threaded rods and secured nuts concealed within the structure.

Authentic pieces feature fire gilding with a characteristic soft, satin-matt gold finish, hand-chased metal details, and hand-cut joinery or screws appropriate to the period, unlike modern electroplated reproductions.

Position them symmetrically on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to create a strong focal point that introduces classic architectural geometry and metallic contrast to contemporary spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid all chemical cleaning agents or abrasive polishes, which can permanently strip the delicate fire-gilded layer or cause oxidation on the steel.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories