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Pair of Late C19th / Early C20th French Ormolu Bronze Mounted Highly-figured Grey/ Green Veined ‘Campan Vert’ Marble Vases of Louis XVI Period Style .
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Pair of Late C19th / Early C20th French Ormolu Bronze Mounted Highly-figured Grey/ Green Veined ‘Campan Vert’ Marble Vases of Louis XVI Period Style .

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C19th / early C20th French ormolu bronze mounted highly-figured grey/ green veined ‘Campan vert’ marble vases of Louis XVI period style.

Smart pair of classical design marble vases , the ovoid tapering bodies raised on turned socle bases onto square block bases . Having well-cast ormolu ram’s-head mounts to the sides united by ormolu floral festooned swags , having turned necks and collars with domed tops surmounted by cast ormolu bronze berry or pineapple finials.

Prized ‘campan vert’ or ‘cippollino verde mandalato’ marble was found and quarried in the Haute Pyrenees , France. Sourced in the Campan Valley, it was favoured by the ancient Romans and latterly used extensively in the interiors of The Palace of Versailles.

In excellent original condition, the brightly gilded bronze mounts forming a striking contrast to the unusually striated coloured marble bodies .

Decorative pair of marble vases or cassolettes of practical scale and proportions for use perhaps on a mantelpiece or console table .

One minor historic repair to base of one vase , though stable and uncompromised .

H 15”

W 8”

D 7”

France c.1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Ormolu Marble Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218007
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 266
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
Pair of late C19th / early C20th French ormolu bronze mounted highly-figured grey/ green veined ‘Campan vert’ marble vases of Louis XVI period style.
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Smart pair of classical design marble vases , the ovoid tapering bodies raised on turned socle bases onto square block bases.
M Lees and Sons

. Having well-cast ormolu ram’s-head mounts to the sides united by ormolu floral festooned swags , having turned necks and collars with domed tops surmounted by cast ormolu bronze berry or pineapple finials.

fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials.
fig 1. Pair of Late C19th / Early C20th French Ormolu Bronze Mounted Highly-figured Grey/ Green Veined ‘Campan Vert’ Marble Vases of Louis XVI Period Style .

Prized ‘campan vert’ or ‘cippollino verde mandalato’ marble was found and quarried in the Haute Pyrenees , France. Sourced in the Campan Valley, it was favoured by the ancient Romans and latterly used extensively in the interiors of The Palace of Versailles.

fig 2. A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials.
fig 2. Pair of Late C19th / Early C20th French Ormolu Bronze Mounted Highly-figured Grey/ Green Veined ‘Campan Vert’ Marble Vases of Louis XVI Period Style .

In excellent original condition, the brightly gilded bronze mounts forming a striking contrast to the unusually striated coloured marble bodies .

Decorative pair of marble vases or cassolettes of practical scale and proportions for use perhaps on a mantelpiece or console table .

One minor historic repair to base of one vase , though stable and uncompromised .

H 15”

W 8”

D 7”

France c.1900

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Ormolu Marble Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218007
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 266
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 pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials.

Pair of Late C19th / Early C20th French Ormolu Bronze Mounted Highly-figured Grey/ Green Veined ‘Campan Vert’ Marble Vases of Louis XVI Period Style .

Archive II A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View II
Archive III A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View III
Archive IV A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View IV
Archive V A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View V
Archive VI A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View IX
Archive X A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View X
Archive XI A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View XI
Archive XII A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials. View XIV
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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
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A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials.
Pair of late C19th / early C20th French ormolu bronze mounted highly-figured grey/ green veined ‘Campan vert’ marble vases of Louis XVI period style .
Ref: SA1218007
A pair of late 19th-century French Louis XVI style Campan vert marble urns adorned with gilt bronze ram head handles, floral swags, and pinecone finials.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialCampan Vert Marble, Ormolu Bronze
  • ColourGrey Green, Gold
  • MotifsRam head handles, Floral swags, Pinecone finials, Square pedestal base
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This pair of late nineteenth or early twentieth century French Louis XVI style vases takes the form of classical ovoid urns carved from highly figured grey and green veined Campan vert marble. The tapering bodies stand on turned socle feet above square pedestal bases, and carry cast ormolu bronze mounts comprising ram-head handles linked by floral festooned swags. Turned necks and collars support domed lids finished with cast ormolu pinecone finials. The brightly gilded bronze elements contrast with the striated marble, showing one minor historic repair to a base. Each vase measures 37 cm high, 20 cm wide and 17 cm deep. Suitable for period interiors, these decorative vessels work well displayed on a mantelpiece or a console table in a drawing room or hallway. Their classic classical profile and proportions bring traditional French chateau character to living spaces, adding symmetrical balance and architectural detail to surfaces.

FAQs

Louis XVI style ornamental urns feature Classical Neoclassical proportions inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity, often decorated with symmetrical balance, laurel garlands, ram head motifs, and cast gilt bronze mounts.

These decorative items typically combine carved polychrome marbles, such as Campan vert or rouge royale, with chase-cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts attached via internal brass or iron thread systems.

Authentic late 19th-century ormolu displays crisp hand-chasing, mercury or electroplated gilded surfaces showing natural age wear, threaded metal internal rods, and detailed bronze casting rather than modern light pot metal.

Positioning a symmetrical pair atop a contemporary marble mantelpiece or a minimalist wooden sideboard adds architectural structure, historic patina, and rich textual contrast to modern spaces.

Dust marble surfaces regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoiding acidic cleaners that etch natural stone, while cleaning gilt bronze gently using a dry soft brush to preserve the gilded layer.
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