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Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Tripod Athenienne with Glass Amphora, After the Antique.
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for sale €1,053     $1,143
£900
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Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Tripod Athenienne with Glass Amphora, After the Antique.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze tripod Athenienne with glass amphora , after the antique.

Cast verdigris bronze lion monopodia tripod Athenienne stand signed on the base by “Sommer, Napoli” . The base of concave-sided form , the shaped monopodia supports with paw feet and an elaborate pierced bracket to the inside shoulder . The base with a scripted incised foundry mark .

The removable twin-handled tapering ‘aquamarine’ glass amphora of ancient Roman form , the surface having been artificially aged and worn . The glass vessel held in position by a decorative interlaced cast circular ring .

Probably a copy of an excavated antique Pompeiian artifact , the Neapolitan bronze foundry of Sommer having been renowned reproducers of antique objects from the Italian museum collections for sale as souvenirs and momentoes of academic interest to tourists completing the classical Grand Tour of Europe.

In excellent original condition .

H 10”

W 5”

D 5”

Italy c. 1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Amphora to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06618872
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Inscription Sommer Napoli incised on the base: the Neapolitan foundry active around 1890.
Pale green glass with iridescent sheen: late nineteenth-century techniques imitating excavated Roman vessels.
Fine verdigris in the cast recesses: natural ageing on century-old patinated bronze.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA802696
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 216
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
Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze tripod Athenienne with glass amphora , after the antique.

Cast verdigris bronze lion monopodia tripod Athenienne stand signed on the base by “Sommer, Napoli” .

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The base of concave-sided form , the shaped monopodia supports with paw feet and an elaborate pierced bracket to the inside shoulder.
M Lees and Sons

. The base with a scripted incised foundry mark .

fig 1. A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel.
fig 1. Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Tripod Athenienne with Glass Amphora, After the Antique.

The removable twin-handled tapering ‘aquamarine’ glass amphora of ancient Roman form , the surface having been artificially aged and worn . The glass vessel held in position by a decorative interlaced cast circular ring .

fig 2. A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel.
fig 2. Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Tripod Athenienne with Glass Amphora, After the Antique.

Probably a copy of an excavated antique Pompeiian artifact , the Neapolitan bronze foundry of Sommer having been renowned reproducers of antique objects from the Italian museum collections for sale as souvenirs and momentoes of academic interest to tourists completing the classical Grand Tour of Europe.

In excellent original condition .

H 10”

W 5”

D 5”

Italy c. 1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Amphora to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 06618872
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Inscription Sommer Napoli incised on the base: the Neapolitan foundry active around 1890.
Pale green glass with iridescent sheen: late nineteenth-century techniques imitating excavated Roman vessels.
Fine verdigris in the cast recesses: natural ageing on century-old patinated bronze.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA802696
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 216
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

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

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Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel.

Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Tripod Athenienne with Glass Amphora, After the Antique.

Archive II A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel.
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Archive VI A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel. View X
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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 late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel.
Late C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze tripod Athenienne with glass amphora, after the antique.
Ref: SA802696
A late 19th-century patinated bronze tripod stand with feline-headed legs holding a pale green glass amphora vessel.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialBronze, Glass
  • ColourDark Bronze, Pale Green
  • MotifsFeline monopodia, tripod legs, scroll motifs, paw feet
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This late nineteenth-century Italian Grand Tour souvenir Athenienne comprises a cast dark bronze tripod stand and a removable pale green glass amphora. The Classical Revival piece employs feline monopodia supports terminating in paw feet, scroll brackets, and an interlaced circular ring securing the vessel, with an incised signature by Sommer of Napoli on the concave-sided base. Measuring 25 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, the stand holds an aquamarine glass vessel with an artificially aged surface, twin handles, and a tapering form. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece within a gentleman's library, the assembly serves as an interior decorative object reminiscent of excavated Pompeian artifacts. The bronze structure exhibits a dark patinated finish, while the glass shows a translucent pale green tone. Both components remain intact as an antique souvenir created for tourists completing the classical European tour.

FAQs

An athenienne is a classical tripod stand based on ancient Greco-Roman vessels and incense burners, popularised as decorative Grand Tour souvenirs during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces were typically cast in bronze or brass with patinated finishes, often holding blown glass or ceramic vessel inserts supported by animal-form monopodia legs.

Authentic period examples feature detailed hand-chasing, signs of age-related oxidisation or patina, signatures from established Italian foundries, and designs modelled directly on archaeological finds.

Place the item on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a bookshelf as a sculptural accent, pairing dark metalwork against neutral backdrop surfaces to highlight its silhouette.

Dust metal components with a dry microfibre cloth without applying abrasive polishes, and rinse glass inserts separately using lukewarm water and mild detergent.
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