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Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece - Christofle, Paris
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Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece - Christofle, Paris

19th century
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Description

A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880.

The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought-after, featuring a pair of Cherubs or Putti figures and standing on three naturalistic horse's hoof legs.

The bowl is original to the piece (both base and bowl with corresponding design numbers - 3983670) made from a large piece of green polished onyx, a couple of tiny fleabite chips to the rim, mentioned purely for accuracy.

The underside of the base is fully marked for Charles Christofle.

A grand piece in superb condition with a diameter measuring 11 3/4" and standing 12" tall. Dating to c.1880.

Item: 43232

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
29.8cm (11.73")
Depth
29.8cm (11.73")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Gilded Bronze Onyx Centrepiece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA831777
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43232
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Description
A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880.

The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold.

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The theme is highly sought-after, featuring a pair of Cherubs or Putti figures and standing on three naturalistic horse's hoof legs.
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fig 1. A 19th-century French gilded bronze centrepiece featuring sculpted cherubs around a central trunk stem supporting a shallow green onyx bowl.
fig 1. Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece - Christofle, Paris

The bowl is original to the piece (both base and bowl with corresponding design numbers - 3983670) made from a large piece of green polished onyx, a couple of tiny fleabite chips to the rim, mentioned purely for accuracy.

fig 2. A 19th-century French gilded bronze centrepiece featuring sculpted cherubs around a central trunk stem supporting a shallow green onyx bowl.
fig 2. Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece - Christofle, Paris

The underside of the base is fully marked for Charles Christofle.

A grand piece in superb condition with a diameter measuring 11 3/4" and standing 12" tall. Dating to c.1880.

Item: 43232

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
29.8cm (11.73")
Depth
29.8cm (11.73")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Gilded Bronze Onyx Centrepiece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA831777
Dealers Internal Ref
43232
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Archive I A 19th-century French gilded bronze centrepiece featuring sculpted cherubs around a central trunk stem supporting a shallow green onyx bowl.

Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece - Christofle, Paris

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A 19th-century French gilded bronze centrepiece featuring sculpted cherubs around a central trunk stem supporting a shallow green onyx bowl.
Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece - Christofle, Paris
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A 19th-century French ormolu centrepiece is an ornamental tabletop vessel crafted from gilded bronze, often combined with marble, stone, or glass, designed to serve as a focal point during formal dining.

These pieces were crafted using sand or lost-wax casting for the intricate metal elements, followed by mercury gilding or electroplating, and finished with hand-turned natural stone bowls.

Authentic period metalwork features hand-chased detailing, precise joinery, significant physical weight, and maker stamps or foundry marks typically located on the underside of the base.

Position the centrepiece along the centreline of a dining table or atop a mahogany sideboard to create visual balance and contrast against contemporary textures.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid water, abrasive cloths, or chemical polishes, which can strip the gilding or degrade natural stone surfaces.
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