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Pair of Metamorphic 19th Century Champlevé Enamel Cassolettes
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Pair of Metamorphic 19th Century Champlevé Enamel Cassolettes

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Pair of metamorphic 19th century champlevé enamel cassolettes circa 1880.

Beautiful gilt pair of french cassolettes with the domed lid reversing to form a candlestick.  decorated with gilt mounts, rams heads and raised on a shaped tripod base.   light blue enamel base with a tracery/gothic design in gold, deep blue and black colours.  mounted onto turned onyx bases.

Superb quality items which would look superb on the mantel piece.  sometimes these were fitted with chains which loop around the cup, but these are not present, but straight forward to source if desired.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these French Champleve Enamel Cassolettes to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.8cm (8.98")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244651
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3896
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Pair of metamorphic 19th century champlevé enamel cassolettes circa 1880.

Beautiful gilt pair of french cassolettes with the domed lid reversing to form a candlestick.  decorated with gilt mounts, rams heads and raised on a shaped tripod base.   light blue enamel base with a tracery/gothic design in gold, deep blue and black colours.  mounted onto turned onyx bases.

Superb quality items which would look superb on the mantel piece.

“
  sometimes these were fitted with chains which loop around the cup, but these are not present, but straight forward to source if desired.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these French Champleve Enamel Cassolettes to the 19th Century.

Height
22.8cm (8.98")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244651
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3896
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze and blue champleve enamel cassolettes featuring tripod legs with ram head motifs on circular marble bases.

Pair of Metamorphic 19th Century Champlevé Enamel Cassolettes

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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze and blue champleve enamel cassolettes featuring tripod legs with ram head motifs on circular marble bases.
PAIR OF METAMORPHIC 19TH CENTURY CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL CASSOLETTES
Ref: SA1244651
A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze and blue champleve enamel cassolettes featuring tripod legs with ram head motifs on circular marble bases.
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  • ObjectCassolettes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neo-Classical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel, Marble
  • ColourGold and Blue
  • MotifsRam head mounts, tripod legs, hoof feet, geometric enamel work
  • SizeH 22.8 cm (9 in) x W 8.2 cm (3 in) x D 8.2 cm (3 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century French Neo-Classical cassolettes takes the form of metamorphic vessels mounted on circular onyx bases. The bodies combine gilt bronze with light blue, deep blue, and black champlevé enamel work displaying intricate tracery designs. Each piece incorporates ram head mounts, a shaped tripod frame with hoof feet, turned central supports, and stepped circular mouldings around the neck and base. Measuring 22.8 cm high, 8.2 cm wide, and 8.2 cm deep, these items serve as decorative mantelpiece ornaments. The domed lids reverse to function as candlesticks, offering practical adaptability for display in a formal reception room or library.

FAQs

A cassolette is a decorative urn designed to diffuse perfumes or incense through perforated lids. Many 19th-century French examples are metamorphic, featuring reversible lids that transform into candle sockets when turned upside down.

These decorative items were typically crafted from gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, combined with champleve enamel where carved metal troughs are filled with vitreous enamel paste. The structures often rest on polished white marble or alabaster plinths.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit crisp, hand-chased bronze detailing, mercury gilding with subtle wear on high points, and fine vitreous enamel work. Mechanical components such as threaded central rods and reversible nozzles should show signs of period hand-tooling.

A pair of cassolettes can be styled symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or dining sideboard. Their architectural silhouette and vivid enamel detailing provide contrasting colour and historical character within contemporary room schemes.

Gilt bronze and enamel should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt buildup in carved crevices. Abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners must be avoided, as they can strip original gilding or damage the enamel finish.
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