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Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C

Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
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  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th C | Ref. no. A4431 | Regent Antiques
Ref: A4431
Price: £1,275.00
This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date. Of rectangular form...

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date.

Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculpture of a reclining grey hound on the lid of the casket, which lifts off to reveal a casket with a red velvet lined interior.

The ormolu casket is raised on lion's paw feet on a Rosso Carpazi marble base decorated with four stylized fish to each corner and wing masked feet to the marble base.


There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.


Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
 


Dimensions in cm:

Height 20 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 20 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 8 inches

Our reference: A4431

Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copperbrass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

Rosso Carpazi Marble is a material born out of the mountains of Albania. The brown-red ground mass of this beautiful marble is partially brecciated and quite rich with a labyrinth of snow white icing like veins dispersed through out.

This natural stone exudes an element of passion and elegance and is ideal as a special piece on fine furnishings.




 

Dimensions in cm:

Height 20 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 20 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 8 inches

Shipping:

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The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition.

Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses.

Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom, and we are not responsible for any delays in shipping or in the customs procedures of any jurisdiction, which are completely beyond our control.

Please be advised that claims for damage with certain carriers can sometimes take several months to resolve, and we would be grateful for your patience and cooperation throughout the process.

Returns will be processed and refunds issued within 2-3 business days of receipt.

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