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19th Century Small Bronze Neo Classical Platter
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19th Century Small Bronze Neo Classical Platter

19th century
Description

A fine heavy quality bronze platter. Of small proportions and bearing neo-classical motifs. The central roundel features a charioteer and horses. Unmarked and dating to c1880, the platter is of good heavy weight and quality.

In good condition with some slight surface wear.

Weight approx 428g.

Diameter approx 18.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Neoclassical Bronze Platter to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09385923
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Turned circular centre mark on the reverse: finishing on a hand lathe.
Dark oxidised film across the underside: untouched aging over decades.
Soft rubbing on the raised relief: gradual smoothing from long domestic handling.
Darkening settled into the background recesses: natural buildup around the relief.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197989
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Description
A fine heavy quality bronze platter. Of small proportions and bearing neo-classical motifs. The central roundel features a charioteer and horses. Unmarked and dating to c1880, the platter is of good heavy weight and quality.

In good condition with some slight surface wear.

Weight approx 428g.

Diameter approx 18.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Neoclassical Bronze Platter to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09385923
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Turned circular centre mark on the reverse: finishing on a hand lathe.
Dark oxidised film across the underside: untouched aging over decades.
Soft rubbing on the raised relief: gradual smoothing from long domestic handling.
Darkening settled into the background recesses: natural buildup around the relief.

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.

Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197989
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques.
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Archive I A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques.

19th Century Small Bronze Neo Classical Platter

Archive II A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques. View II
Archive III A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques. View III
Archive IV A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques. View IV
Archive V A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques. View V
Archive VI A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques. View VI
Archive VII A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques. View VII
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David Pickett Antiques

David Pickett Antiques
Telephone 07908 951 895
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2020
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David Pickett Antiques
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A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques.
19th Century Small Bronze Neo Classical Platter
Ref: SA1197989
A circular 19th-century bronze platter featuring a central relief of a classical chariot and an ornate outer rim detailed with mythological figures and grotesques.
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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes & Trays
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsQuadriga relief medallion, Mythological cartouches, Winged grotesques, Chased border detail
  • SizeW 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

This small Neoclassical platter takes the form of a circular heavy-quality bronze dish finished in an antique gold colour. The center displays a relief medallion of a charioteer driving four horses, surrounded by a turned well and a chased border. The wide outer rim features circular cartouches depicting mythological figures interspersed with winged grotesques, scrolling foliage, and vertical pillars. The underside and rim show slight surface wear consistent with age and handling. Measuring 18.5 cm wide by 18.5 cm deep, the dish works well displayed flat on a sideboard top or desk in a traditional study or living area for holding small trinkets.

FAQs

Neoclassical metalwork draws direct inspiration from classical antiquity, specifically ancient Greek and Roman art. Common design elements include symmetrical forms, mythological figures, relief scenes, and classical motifs such as quadrigas, foliage, and winged grotesques.

During the 19th century, artisans primarily used cast bronze, brass, spelter, and copper, often embellished with gilt, silvering, or dark patination. Castings were hand-chased and finished to create high-relief figures and defined border details.

Authentic 19th-century bronze items typically exhibit natural surface wear, detailed hand-chasing, and subtle oxidisation in low-relief areas. Inspecting the reverse side often reveals signs of period casting techniques, hand-tooling marks, or historic mounting fixtures.

Small decorative platters can be displayed upright on a plate stand atop a sideboard, integrated into a gallery wall display, or laid flat on a coffee table or console table as a decorative catchall tray.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and metal polishes that can strip natural patination; a thin application of clear microcrystalline wax provides surface protection.
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