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19th C Ormolu Cherub Tazza
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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19th C Ormolu Cherub Tazza

19th century
Description

A 19th Century Gilt Bronze Tazza.

the tazza top with a raised edge, decorated with reeding and finished with a scrolled leaf and shell edge. The tazza held aloft by a winged cherub, sitting cross legged on a draped cushion. The cherub resting on a waisted socle, decorated with vine leaves and grapes, and thence a spreading scrolling leaf foot.

Date circa 1850.

Height 11 inches, 28cm.

Width 8 inches, 20 cm.

Depth 8 inches, 20cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Ormolu Cherub Tazza Stand to the 1850s.

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SA978546
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22404
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Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A 19th Century Gilt Bronze Tazza.
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the tazza top with a raised edge, decorated with reeding and finished with a scrolled leaf and shell edge.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The tazza held aloft by a winged cherub, sitting cross legged on a draped cushion. The cherub resting on a waisted socle, decorated with vine leaves and grapes, and thence a spreading scrolling leaf foot.

Date circa 1850.

Height 11 inches, 28cm.

Width 8 inches, 20 cm.

Depth 8 inches, 20cm.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Ormolu Cherub Tazza Stand to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA978546
Dealers Internal Ref
22404
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A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal.
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Archive I A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal.

19TH C ORMOLU CHERUB TAZZA

Archive II A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal. View II
Archive III A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal. View VII
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Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal.
19TH C ORMOLU CHERUB TAZZA
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A 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu tazza base featuring a winged cherub figure supporting a fluted capital above a rococo scrolled pedestal.
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An ormolu tazza is a shallow, elevated decorative vessel or stand crafted from mercury-gilded bronze, a technique widely used in 18th and 19th-century Europe. These pieces functioned as table centrepieces, display stands, and status symbols within period interiors.

Ormolu objects were produced by applying a gold-mercury amalgam to cast bronze components, which were then fired to evaporate the mercury and fuse the gold. The bronze underlying structure was sand-cast or lost-wax cast and subsequently hand-chased to refine surface details.

Authentic period pieces feature detailed hand-chasing, hand-cut threaded rods or square nuts beneath, and heavy bronze construction. Wear patterns typically appear on raised surfaces where gilding has naturally thinned over time, contrasting with modern electroplated finishes.

Interior designers place gilt bronze objects on dark wood sideboards, marble hearths, or console tables to create visual contrast. The metallic gilding reflects light, serving as a sculptural focal point in both traditional and modern schemes.

Ormolu requires gentle maintenance using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove dust from crevices. Chemical cleaners, metal polishes, and water should be avoided, as they can strip the fragile layer of gilding and damage the patinated metal.
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