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Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Jardiniere
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    Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
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Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Jardiniere

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2026 · Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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A petite Bronze Jardiniere in the Empire style with the most intricately cast gilded bronze oval frame featuring the scene of a winged Cherub riding a Chariot being pulled along by Lions which are flanked with a pair of French Sphinx serving as a left and right, further to this each end of the Jardiniere has a squat eagle from which the scroll handles sit. The clear Cut Glass bowl is segmented and shaped to the top edge.

French Circa 1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Ormolu Cut Glass Jardiniere to the 1900s.

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SA1163346
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A petite Bronze Jardiniere in the Empire style with the most intricately cast gilded bronze oval frame featuring the scene of a winged Cherub riding a Chariot being pulled along by Lions which are flanked with a pair of French Sphinx serving as a left and right, further to this each end of the Jardiniere has a squat eagle from which the scroll handles sit. The clear Cut Glass bowl is segmented and shaped to the top edge.

French Circa 1900

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Ormolu Cut Glass Jardiniere to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163346
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

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An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. SOLD14 OCT 26
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Archive I An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. SOLD14 OCT 26

Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Jardiniere

Archive II An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View II
Archive III An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles.
Archive V An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View V
Archive VI An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View VI
Archive VII An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View VII
Archive VIII An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View VIII
Archive IX An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View IX
Archive X An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View X
Archive XI An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View XI
Archive XII An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles. View XII
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
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Staffordshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 1,108
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An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles.
Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Jardiniere
Ref: SA1163346
An oval cut glass bowl with a scalloped rim housed within an ornate gilt bronze mount featuring winged sphinxes, lion chariots, and scrolled handles.
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  • ObjectJardinieres
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Cut Glass
  • ColourGold, Clear
  • MotifsWinged sphinxes, Chariot and cherub relief, Scrolled handles, Scalloped glass rim
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This petite bronze jardiniere from the French Empire period originates from circa 1900 and exhibits a gold and clear colour palette composed of gilt bronze and cut glass materials. The oval vessel incorporates a segmented, clear cut glass bowl with a scalloped top edge, housed within an intricately cast gilded bronze mount. The decorative mount displays relief scenes of a winged cherub riding a chariot pulled by lions, flanked by pairs of French winged sphinxes. Squat eagle feet support the base at each end beneath prominent scrolled handles. This piece stands 9 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep. Positioned on a dining table center, the jardiniere holds floral arrangements or functions as a decorative tabletop display piece within a home today. The design reflects a French chateau aesthetic, bringing classical motifs and metallic warmth to interior spaces. The structure integrates elaborate hardware and hardware detailing including detailed scrollwork and sculptural supports visible throughout the frame. The combination of reflective glass and ornate gilded metal creates a balanced composition suitable for traditional and formal interior settings.

FAQs

A gilt bronze cut glass jardiniere is an ornate decorative vessel developed during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to hold floral displays or function as a formal table centrepiece. It combines a cast bronze frame finished with mercury gilding (ormolu) and a fitted glass liner featuring geometric hand-cut patterns.

These decorative items typically feature a heavy cast bronze alloy frame plated with gold (ormolu) and a drop-in liner made of blown lead crystal or thick cut glass. The bronze components are often detailed using chasing tools before gilding to enhance depth and relief motifs.

Authentic pieces feature heavy, hand-chased metal mounts with slight variation in gilding wear, particularly on raised points. The glass liners often display irregular hand-cut faceting, lead crystal weight, and natural wear marks where the glass rests against the metal frame.

Position the jardiniere as a central focal point on a formal dining table, marble-topped sideboard, or entry console table. It can be displayed empty to showcase the metalwork motifs or filled with dried florals or potted greenery.

Dust the metal structure regularly with a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquid chemicals or brass polishes that can wear away gilding. The glass liner should be washed separately using warm water and mild soap, then dried thoroughly before returning it to the mount.
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