Wall sconce - Bronze - Napoleon III
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Description from the seller
Lovely pair of French curtain supports, from the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III period, in gilded bronze.
The initials "AH": They correspond to the maker's mark or French foundry master (fondeur) responsible for casting the bronze. In the antique market, pieces marked with "AH" are often associated with high-quality Parisian foundry workshops active in the 19th century.
The number "1401": It is the catalog or model number of the piece. At the time, French foundries kept strict numerical records for their decorative molds, which allowed customers to order additional pairs or identical matching pieces through the foundry's catalog.
The mounting bar: The horizontal bar cast directly into the metal served to fit the clamp onto a hook or metal bracket previously screwed to the wall. The top hole provided an extra fixation point to ensure stability against the weight of the curtains.
Both are in fairly good condition.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateLovely pair of French curtain supports, from the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III period, in gilded bronze.
The initials "AH": They correspond to the maker's mark or French foundry master (fondeur) responsible for casting the bronze. In the antique market, pieces marked with "AH" are often associated with high-quality Parisian foundry workshops active in the 19th century.
The number "1401": It is the catalog or model number of the piece. At the time, French foundries kept strict numerical records for their decorative molds, which allowed customers to order additional pairs or identical matching pieces through the foundry's catalog.
The mounting bar: The horizontal bar cast directly into the metal served to fit the clamp onto a hook or metal bracket previously screwed to the wall. The top hole provided an extra fixation point to ensure stability against the weight of the curtains.
Both are in fairly good condition.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Napoleon III
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
18 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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