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French 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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French 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece

19th century
Description

An extremely good quality late 19th century French bronze antique centrepiece of oval form, with pierced detail to the body and finely cast hyacinth floral mounts, flanked with foliate carrying handles. The centrepiece has gadroon moulding to the top, and stands on shaped 'C' scroll feet and retains its original removable brass tray.

The centrepiece can be used as a fruit bowl or jardiniere.

Height - 18 cm (7 inches)

Width - 38 cm (15 inches)

Depth - 20 cm (8 inches)

Circa - 1880

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

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View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183444
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
An extremely good quality late 19th century French bronze antique centrepiece of oval form, with pierced detail to the body and finely cast hyacinth floral mounts, flanked with foliate carrying handles.
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The centrepiece has gadroon moulding to the top, and stands on shaped 'C' scroll feet and retains its original removable brass tray.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base.
fig 1. French 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece

The centrepiece can be used as a fruit bowl or jardiniere.

Height - 18 cm (7 inches)

Width - 38 cm (15 inches)

Depth - 20 cm (8 inches)

Circa - 1880

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 2. An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base.
fig 2. French 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183444
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

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Archive I An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base.

French 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece

Archive II An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View II
Archive III An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View III
Archive IV An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View IV
Archive V An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View V
Archive VI An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View VI
Archive VII An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View IX
Archive X An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View X
Archive XI An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base. View XI
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Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill
Waterside
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7HG
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arrowsmith
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 864
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors, Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill, Waterside, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7HG
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An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base.
French 19th Century Bronze Centrepiece
Ref: SA1183444
An antique French dark bronze oval centrepiece featuring twin scroll handles, a pierced rim with grape relief motifs, and a sculpted scroll footed base.
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FAQs

A nineteenth-century French bronze centrepiece, often referred to as a surtout de table or coupe, is an ornamental table vessel produced during the Rococo Revival or Empire periods in France. Designed to hold fruit, flowers, or function as a standalone decorative focal point, these pieces reflect the classical and ornate tastes of European dining culture.

These vessels were typically crafted using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques from solid bronze, followed by hand-chasing to refine intricate relief details. Surface finishes ranged from dark chemical patination to gilt-bronze (ormolu), with cast scroll handles and pierced rim details attached using traditional mechanical fittings.

Authentic pieces feature substantial weight, hand-chased relief lines, and naturally occurring patina in crevices consistent with age. Look for foundry marks, maker stamps, or inventory numbers near the base, along with period-appropriate threaded rod fittings or hand-cut screws underneath.

A bronze centrepiece functions effectively as a central anchor on a formal dining table, kitchen island, or marble sideboard top. It can be displayed empty to showcase its sculpted form, or filled with seasonal fruit or dried floral arrangements to add texture.

Routine care requires dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to clear accumulated debris from detailed relief work. Avoid water, harsh chemical detergents, or metal polishes that strip original patination; apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the metal from oxidation.
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