Sold 15 February 2025 · Church Street Antiques & Interiors

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French Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Centre Table c1860, the bow ended quarter veneered top over two frieze panels cast with Bacchanalian scenes, on four fluted legs tied by a bowed X-stretcher centred by a gilt urn on bobbin feet 55"w x 30"d x 30"h

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Centre Table to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA836012

Dealers Internal Reference

5931

Description

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Centre Table to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA836012

Dealers Internal Ref

5931

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

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A rectangular French centre table crafted from kingwood featuring intricate parquetry veneers and elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts on tapered legs and stretcher base.

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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectCentre Tables
Period19th century
StyleNapoleon III
MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Oak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOrmolu mounts, Parquetry veneer, Stretcher base, Tapered legs
SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

FAQs

The Napoleon III style, or Second Empire, draws heavy inspiration from Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI periods, characterised by lavish use of exotic veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, and ornate craftsmanship.

These pieces typically utilised a sturdy secondary timber framework, such as oak or pine, veneered with precious exotic woods like kingwood and rosewood, and embellished with cast and fire-gilt bronze mounts.

Authentication involves examining the hand-chased quality of the gilt-bronze mounts, the age-related oxidation of the timber, traditional joinery methods, and hand-cut screws or fixings typical of the period.

Placing an ornate historical piece within a minimalist or contemporary space creates a striking focal point, allowing the detailed craftsmanship and warm timber tones to stand out against neutral backdrops.

Maintain the finish by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to the timber, and dusting the gilt bronze gently with a soft, dry cloth.