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Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C
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Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date.

Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculpture of a reclining grey hound on the lid of the casket, which lifts off to reveal a casket with a red velvet lined interior.

The ormolu casket is raised on lion's paw feet on a Rosso Carpazi marble base decorated with four stylized fish to each corner and wing masked feet to the marble base.

There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.

Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 20 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 20 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 8 inches

Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

Rosso Carpazi Marble is a material born out of the mountains of Albania. The brown-red ground mass of this beautiful marble is partially brecciated and quite rich with a labyrinth of snow white icing like veins dispersed through out.

This natural stone exudes an element of passion and elegance and is ideal as a special piece on fine furnishings.

Our reference: A4431

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Marble Casket to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133309
Dealers Internal Reference
A4431
Description
This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date.
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Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculpture of a reclining grey hound on the lid of the casket, which lifts off to reveal a casket with a red velvet lined interior.
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fig 1. An antique nineteenth-century French gilt-bronze ormolu casket featuring a recumbent dog atop a rectangular box resting on a veined marble base with classical mask feet.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

The ormolu casket is raised on lion's paw feet on a Rosso Carpazi marble base decorated with four stylized fish to each corner and wing masked feet to the marble base.

There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.

fig 2. An antique nineteenth-century French gilt-bronze ormolu casket featuring a recumbent dog atop a rectangular box resting on a veined marble base with classical mask feet.
fig 2. Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 20 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 20 cm

Dimensions in inches:

fig 3. An antique nineteenth-century French gilt-bronze ormolu casket featuring a recumbent dog atop a rectangular box resting on a veined marble base with classical mask feet.
fig 3. Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

Height 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 8 inches

Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

fig 4. An antique nineteenth-century French gilt-bronze ormolu casket featuring a recumbent dog atop a rectangular box resting on a veined marble base with classical mask feet.
fig 4. Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

fig 5. An antique nineteenth-century French gilt-bronze ormolu casket featuring a recumbent dog atop a rectangular box resting on a veined marble base with classical mask feet.
fig 5. Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

Rosso Carpazi Marble is a material born out of the mountains of Albania. The brown-red ground mass of this beautiful marble is partially brecciated and quite rich with a labyrinth of snow white icing like veins dispersed through out.

This natural stone exudes an element of passion and elegance and is ideal as a special piece on fine furnishings.

Our reference: A4431

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Marble Casket to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133309
Dealers Internal Ref
A4431
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An antique nineteenth-century French gilt-bronze ormolu casket featuring a recumbent dog atop a rectangular box resting on a veined marble base with classical mask feet.
Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOrmolu, Bronze, Marble
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent dog finial, Claw feet, Winged mask mounts, Floral scrollwork
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire style decorative box is a rectangular ormolu and marble casket. The piece combines a gold-coloured gilt-bronze finish with a brown-red and white veined marble base, standing 20 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. The lid holds a recumbent greyhound sculpture finial above a box decorated with floral scrollwork and supported by lion's paw feet. The marble base rests on winged mask corner mounts and features four stylized fish ornaments. Suitable for use on an office desk or a fine display table in a home study or living area, this decorative box provides practical storage for small keepsakes. The interior holds a red velvet lining beneath the lift-off lid. The clean metalwork and polished stone present a formal classical appearance fitting for traditional interiors.

FAQs

An ormolu casket is a decorative storage container featuring gilded bronze castings mounted onto metal or stone bases, widely produced in France during the nineteenth century for high-end interiors.

These caskets were typically constructed from cast bronze that was mercury-gilded to achieve a durable gold finish, often mounted onto sliced veined marble bases with hand-chased relief work.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-chased detail, substantial structural weight, natural thread variations in underlying screws, and gentle oxidisation in recessed areas.

Place the casket as a refined focal point on an executive office desk, library sideboard, or fireplace mantelpiece to introduce warm metallic tones and historical texture.

Maintain the finish by dusting lightly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive metal polishes that can degrade gilding.
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