Decorative ornament - Pair of cassolettes

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Constance Rousseau
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A pair of 19th‑century bronze urns in antique Empire style (c. 1850–1900), with patinated dark bronze surfaces, floral reliefs, twisted handles, and a stepped dark base.

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Description from the seller

This is a pair of decorative urns from the 19th century (likely Napoléon III style or Neoclassical), often used as scent burners, indoor incense burners, or potpourri holders.
Materials and structure
Patinated metal / Bronze: The upper part (lid, container and handles) is made of patinated black/dark metal with gold reflections or aged bronze.
Massive base: The urn rests on a molded stepped plinth, fixed to a wide dark square base, probably in black marble (or regulé/cast painted).
Ornamental details
Removable lid: Decorated with floral reliefs and foliage, topped by a flower-shaped knob or floral bud.
Body and handles: The urn body features beaded and floral relief motifs, bordered by two twisted handles shaped like branches or vegetal scrolls.
Base: The lower edge of the base incorporates a molded carved frieze.

This is a pair of decorative urns from the 19th century (likely Napoléon III style or Neoclassical), often used as scent burners, indoor incense burners, or potpourri holders.
Materials and structure
Patinated metal / Bronze: The upper part (lid, container and handles) is made of patinated black/dark metal with gold reflections or aged bronze.
Massive base: The urn rests on a molded stepped plinth, fixed to a wide dark square base, probably in black marble (or regulé/cast painted).
Ornamental details
Removable lid: Decorated with floral reliefs and foliage, topped by a flower-shaped knob or floral bud.
Body and handles: The urn body features beaded and floral relief motifs, bordered by two twisted handles shaped like branches or vegetal scrolls.
Base: The lower edge of the base incorporates a molded carved frieze.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1500 g
Style subtype
Empire Style
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Pair of cassolettes
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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