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Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

19th century
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Pair of Fine French Antique Green Marble & Ormolu Cassolettes / Urns – 19th Century Louis XVI Style

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of antique French cassolettes, made from richly figured green marble and adorned with exquisite gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. Dating from the late 19th century and executed in the elegant Louis XVI neoclassical taste, these impressive decorative urns make a striking statement piece for any refined interior.

Each cassolette features a beautifully veined dark green marble body with dramatic natural patterning, complemented by finely cast and chased ormolu mounts. The twin swan-neck handles, floral garlands, acanthus leaf decoration, pineapple finials, and stepped square bases demonstrate the outstanding craftsmanship associated with high-quality French decorative arts.

The contrast between the deep green marble and the warm gilded bronze creates a luxurious and timeless appearance, making these urns ideal for display on a mantelpiece, console table, sideboard, library, drawing room, country house, townhouse, or grand entrance hall. Their classical form and elegant proportions embody the sophistication of the French Empire, Louis XVI Revival, and Belle Époque periods.

A highly desirable pair for collectors of French antiques, ormolu-mounted marble objects, neoclassical decorative arts, château furnishings, and luxury interior design pieces.

Key Features

Genuine French antique cassolettes

Pair of decorative urns

Fine green marble bodies with striking natural veining

Original gilt bronze / ormolu mounts

Elegant swan-neck handles

Pineapple finials

Louis XVI Revival style

Neoclassical design

Late 19th century

High-quality French craftsmanship

Grand Tour influence

Classical decorative objects

Architectural interior pieces

Statement mantel garniture ornaments

Collectors' decorative arts item

Suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors

Keywords

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Condition: Presented in very good antique condition with minor age-related wear consistent with period and use, enhancing their authentic character and charm.

Dimensions: 47cm x 20cm

Circa: 1880–1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated these Green Marble French Cassolettes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208237
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Pair of Fine French Antique Green Marble & Ormolu Cassolettes / Urns – 19th Century Louis XVI Style
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An exceptional and highly decorative pair of antique French cassolettes, made from richly figured green marble and adorned with exquisite gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Dating from the late 19th century and executed in the elegant Louis XVI neoclassical taste, these impressive decorative urns make a striking statement piece for any refined interior.

fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
fig 1. Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

Each cassolette features a beautifully veined dark green marble body with dramatic natural patterning, complemented by finely cast and chased ormolu mounts. The twin swan-neck handles, floral garlands, acanthus leaf decoration, pineapple finials, and stepped square bases demonstrate the outstanding craftsmanship associated with high-quality French decorative arts.

fig 2. A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
fig 2. Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

The contrast between the deep green marble and the warm gilded bronze creates a luxurious and timeless appearance, making these urns ideal for display on a mantelpiece, console table, sideboard, library, drawing room, country house, townhouse, or grand entrance hall. Their classical form and elegant proportions embody the sophistication of the French Empire, Louis XVI Revival, and Belle Époque periods.

fig 3. A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
fig 3. Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

A highly desirable pair for collectors of French antiques, ormolu-mounted marble objects, neoclassical decorative arts, château furnishings, and luxury interior design pieces.

Key Features

Genuine French antique cassolettes

fig 4. A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
fig 4. Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

Pair of decorative urns

Fine green marble bodies with striking natural veining

Original gilt bronze / ormolu mounts

Elegant swan-neck handles

Pineapple finials

Louis XVI Revival style

Neoclassical design

Late 19th century

fig 5. A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
fig 5. Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

High-quality French craftsmanship

Grand Tour influence

Classical decorative objects

Architectural interior pieces

Statement mantel garniture ornaments

Collectors' decorative arts item

Suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors

fig 6. A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
fig 6. Large Pair of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th Century Louis Xvi Style

Keywords

French antique cassolettes, pair of cassolettes, antique French urns, marble urns, green marble cassolettes, ormolu mounted urns, gilt bronze cassolettes, Louis XVI style urns, Louis XVI revival, neoclassical antiques, French decorative arts, antique marble ornaments, antique garniture, mantelpiece urns, château antiques, country house antiques, Belle Époque antiques, Empire style decoration, French ormolu, luxury interior decoration, decorative marble vessels, antique French décor, classical urns, architectural antiques, statement decorative objects, antique bronze mounted marble, collectors antiques, period French furnishings, fine antique urns, decorative pair, green marble and ormolu, French mantel ornaments, quality French antiques, Selling Antiques UK, interior design antiques, elegant French décor, 19th century French antiques, antique home décor, prestigious decorative arts.

Condition: Presented in very good antique condition with minor age-related wear consistent with period and use, enhancing their authentic character and charm.

Dimensions: 47cm x 20cm

Circa: 1880–1900.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated these Green Marble French Cassolettes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208237
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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A pair of nineteenth-century French Louis XVI style green marble cassolettes with gilt bronze swan handles and pinecone finials.
Large Pair Of Green French Marble Cassolettes French, 19th century Louis XVI style
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A cassolette is a small ornamental vessel or covered urn originally designed to hold perfumed pastilles, incense, or potpourri. Emerging prominently during the Neoclassical and Louis XVI periods, these decorative objects often featured pierced lids to release scents and were frequently crafted as decorative pairs for display on mantelpieces or sideboards.

Louis XVI style cassolettes were typically constructed using carved polished marbles such as Campan, Verde Antico, or White Carrara, combined with mercury-gilded bronze mounts known as ormolu. The gilt bronze elements provided structural support, decorative handles, and ornamental swags that contrasted with the cold surface of the stone.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-chased metalwork with sharp detail in the foliage and figures, alongside natural wear to the gold plating on raised surfaces. The marble components show hand-lathe turning marks and slight irregularities, while internal structural rods and screws typically feature hand-cut threads characteristic of period metalworking techniques.

Antique cassolettes are best positioned in pairs on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dining room sideboard to establish visual symmetry. Their classical proportions and contrasting metallic and stone textures integrate well into both formal traditional schemes and minimalist contemporary settings as sculptural accent pieces.

Maintain marble and ormolu pieces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to clean intricate metalwork. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or chemical polishes on gilt bronze, as moisture can strip remaining gilding and oxidise underlying brass alloys, while stone surfaces should be kept free from acidic substances.
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