Tray - Silvered bronze - Carey Simulation -60 cm
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Napoleon III style tray from 1910–1920, with bronzed and silvered edges and handles and a wooden body imitating tortoiseshell, measuring 60 cm wide by 34 cm deep and 6 cm high.
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It is a Napoleon III–style tray, made in the first half of the 20th century, faithfully reviving that taste for refined ornamentation and material contrasts that defined domestic luxury of the French Second Empire. The structure combines silvered bronze on the edges and handles with a body of wood worked to imitate tortoiseshell, creating that deep, reddish, veined effect that was highly valued in decorative pieces of the 19th century and that continued to be reinterpreted in subsequent decades.
The silvered bronze, pierced and engraved with geometric and vegetal motifs, provides visual lightness and a touch of sophistication: small perforations, wavy lines and reliefs that catch the light and disperse it with elegance. The handles, sturdy and ornate, complete the sensation of a noble object, intended both for serving and for display.
The tortoiseshell-simulated surface, with its lacquered shine and its play of warm tones, introduces the perfect counterpoint: an intense, almost pictorial visual center that dialogues with the cool, luminous metal. This combination—metal worked and wood imitation tortoiseshell— is one of the best-known signatures of the Napoleon III style, where theatricality and refinement coexisted with a clear functional vocation.
Overall, it is a tray that blends historical elegance and 20th-century craftsmanship, a decorative piece that keeps alive the spirit of the Second Empire: luxury, detail and a very strong sense of visual presence.
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Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a Napoleon III–style tray, made in the first half of the 20th century, faithfully reviving that taste for refined ornamentation and material contrasts that defined domestic luxury of the French Second Empire. The structure combines silvered bronze on the edges and handles with a body of wood worked to imitate tortoiseshell, creating that deep, reddish, veined effect that was highly valued in decorative pieces of the 19th century and that continued to be reinterpreted in subsequent decades.
The silvered bronze, pierced and engraved with geometric and vegetal motifs, provides visual lightness and a touch of sophistication: small perforations, wavy lines and reliefs that catch the light and disperse it with elegance. The handles, sturdy and ornate, complete the sensation of a noble object, intended both for serving and for display.
The tortoiseshell-simulated surface, with its lacquered shine and its play of warm tones, introduces the perfect counterpoint: an intense, almost pictorial visual center that dialogues with the cool, luminous metal. This combination—metal worked and wood imitation tortoiseshell— is one of the best-known signatures of the Napoleon III style, where theatricality and refinement coexisted with a clear functional vocation.
Overall, it is a tray that blends historical elegance and 20th-century craftsmanship, a decorative piece that keeps alive the spirit of the Second Empire: luxury, detail and a very strong sense of visual presence.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Bronze type
Silvered bronze
Title additional information
Carey Simulation -60 cm
Material
Bronze, Wood
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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