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Collection of 3 Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Polished Bronze Miniature Architectural Temple Ruin Models of the Foro Romano.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,053     $1,143
£900
M Lees and Sons

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Collection of 3 Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Polished Bronze Miniature Architectural Temple Ruin Models of the Foro Romano.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Collection of three late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir polished bronze miniature architectural Temple ruin models of the Foro Romano.

Set of 3 bronze desk-top reductions of the ruins of the Temples of Saturn , Castor & Pollux and Vespasian as situated in the Roman Forum , Campo Vaccino, Rome , Italy .

Each mounted on a plinth base of figured green ‘verde mare’ marble. Well-cast detail to the column capitals, entablatures and block bases.

Architectural reductions are this type were produced in marble, alabaster and bronze as souvenirs for wealthy tourists visiting the cultural sites and sights of Europe whilst completing the cultural ‘Grand Tour’ in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

H 5.5”

W (largest) 8”

D 2.5”

Italy, Rome c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Grand Tour Bronze Models to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09461656
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-chased masonry courses on the stepped bronze bases: 19th-century workshop hand-finishing.
Soft rubbing and dark oxidisation across the column capitals: decades of domestic handling.
Sawn and hand-bevelled green marble plinths: standard mounting for period Italian souvenirs.
Accurately cast classical capitals and entablatures: high-calibre late Victorian foundry casting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1208808
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 264
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Collection of three late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir polished bronze miniature architectural Temple ruin models of the Foro Romano.
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Set of 3 bronze desk-top reductions of the ruins of the Temples of Saturn , Castor & Pollux and Vespasian as situated in the Roman Forum , Campo Vaccino, Rome , Italy.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A set of three late 19th-century miniature polished bronze models representing ancient Roman temple ruins mounted on green marble bases.
fig 1. Collection of 3 Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Polished Bronze Miniature Architectural Temple Ruin Models of the Foro Romano.

Each mounted on a plinth base of figured green ‘verde mare’ marble. Well-cast detail to the column capitals, entablatures and block bases.

Architectural reductions are this type were produced in marble, alabaster and bronze as souvenirs for wealthy tourists visiting the cultural sites and sights of Europe whilst completing the cultural ‘Grand Tour’ in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

H 5.5”

W (largest) 8”

D 2.5”

Italy, Rome c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Grand Tour Bronze Models to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09461656
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-chased masonry courses on the stepped bronze bases: 19th-century workshop hand-finishing.
Soft rubbing and dark oxidisation across the column capitals: decades of domestic handling.
Sawn and hand-bevelled green marble plinths: standard mounting for period Italian souvenirs.
Accurately cast classical capitals and entablatures: high-calibre late Victorian foundry casting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208808
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 264
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A set of three late 19th-century miniature polished bronze models representing ancient Roman temple ruins mounted on green marble bases.

Collection of 3 Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Polished Bronze Miniature Architectural Temple Ruin Models of the Foro Romano.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,601
M Lees and Sons
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A set of three late 19th-century miniature polished bronze models representing ancient Roman temple ruins mounted on green marble bases.
Collection of 3 late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir polished bronze miniature architectural Temple ruin models of the Foro Romano.
Ref: SA1208808
A set of three late 19th-century miniature polished bronze models representing ancient Roman temple ruins mounted on green marble bases.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Models
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourBronze, Green
  • MotifsCorinthian columns, classical pediments, Latin inscriptions, marble plinths
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This collection of three late nineteenth-century Italian Grand Tour souvenir miniature architectural temple ruin models of the Foro Romano represents reductions of the Temples of Saturn, Castor and Pollux, and Vespasian from the Roman Forum. Each piece is cast in polished bronze with a metallic finish, showing detailed work on the Corinthian column capitals, entablatures, classical pediments, Latin inscriptions, block bases, and stepped tiers, and is mounted upon a figured green verde mare marble plinth base. The set measures 13 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Items of this type were produced for wealthy tourists visiting cultural sites during their travels across Europe. These miniature architectural models suit placement on a bookshelf, desk, or display surface within a study, office, or gentleman's library setting.

FAQs

Grand Tour architectural models are miniature scale representations of ancient Roman and Greek ruins produced primarily in Italy during the 18th and 19th centuries. Wealthy European travellers acquired these bronzes as educational souvenirs during educational trips across continental Europe.

These miniature models were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, featuring hand-chased architectural details and Latin inscriptions. They were mounted on solid marble or porphyry bases to simulate classical stone plinths.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-chiselled column capitals, crisp Latin lettering, natural patination or oxidisation, and bases made from genuine marble with original screw or nut fixings underneath.

Place these architectural miniatures on a dark wood library bookshelf, an executive desk, or a marble mantelpiece alongside classical busts and leather-bound books to create a scholarly focal point.

Dust the bronze surfaces gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or water, which can damage the delicate historical patina and discolour the marble base.
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