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French Bronze Billiard Ball Corner Pocket
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French Bronze Billiard Ball Corner Pocket

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

French Bronze Billiard Ball Corner Pocket

A delightful piece in naturally aged Bronze, the pocket is decorated with the hand of a baby or young child, the catching tray is weighted with a led weight to keep it closed until it catches the ball

Dating from the 1850s this piece has not been polished or cleaned, if this is your desired finish it could be done this way

The pocket is 10” high, 6” across and 4” deep (on the corner)

GY98

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Bronze Billiard Corner Pocket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178529
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GY98
Description
French Bronze Billiard Ball Corner Pocket
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A delightful piece in naturally aged Bronze, the pocket is decorated with the hand of a baby or young child, the catching tray is weighted with a led weight to keep it closed until it catches the ball.
Elmgarden

Dating from the 1850s this piece has not been polished or cleaned, if this is your desired finish it could be done this way

The pocket is 10” high, 6” across and 4” deep (on the corner)

GY98

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Bronze Billiard Corner Pocket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178529
Dealers Internal Ref
GY98
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A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. SOLD13 AUG 26
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Archive I A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. SOLD13 AUG 26

French Bronze Billiard Ball Corner Pocket

Archive II A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. View II
Archive III A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. View III
Archive IV A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. View IV
Archive V A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. View V
Archive VI A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball. View VI
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A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball.
French Bronze Billiard Ball Corner Pocket
Ref: SA1178529
A cast bronze billiard corner pocket decorated with an acanthus leaf relief and a sculpted hand clasping a ball.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBilliard Table Fittings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourAged Green
  • MotifsHand motif, Acanthus leaves, Rococo scrollwork
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

These cast bronze fittings were manufactured during the nineteenth century to capture billiard balls at table corners, featuring ornate relief carving and decorative motifs characteristic of the era.

Historical billiard pockets were cast in bronze or brass, often finished with detailed hand chasing, parcel gilding, or dark oxidisation to match the carved timber table frame.

Period examples exhibit hand-chased relief detailing, minor casting irregularities, authentic age-related surface patination, and integrated mounting lugs on the reverse structure.

Decorative cast bronzes function as standalone sculptural objects on shelving, mounted on display plaques, or styled within a traditional library or games room setting.

Remove surface dust using a soft dry brush or lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip the original surface oxidisation.
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