Wall sconce (2) - Bronze - Napoleon III
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Pair of French curtain holders from the Napoléon III era (c. 1850–1900) in gilded bronze, two objects, each measuring about 12.5 cm high, 4 cm wide and 12 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of aging and in working order.
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Lovely pair of French curtain supports from the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III era, in gilded bronze.
The letters correspond to the maker's mark or the French founder/master founder (fondeur) responsible for casting the bronze. In the antique market, marked pieces are often associated with high-quality Parisian foundries active in the 19th century.
The number refers to the catalog or model number of the piece. At the time, French foundries kept rigorous numerical records for their decorative molds, which allowed customers to order additional pairs or identical supplementary pieces through the foundry's catalog.
The Fixing Bar: The horizontal bar cast directly into the metal was used to fit the brace onto a hook or metal support previously screwed to the wall. The upper hole provided an extra fixing 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 era, in gilded bronze.
The letters correspond to the maker's mark or the French founder/master founder (fondeur) responsible for casting the bronze. In the antique market, marked pieces are often associated with high-quality Parisian foundries active in the 19th century.
The number refers to the catalog or model number of the piece. At the time, French foundries kept rigorous numerical records for their decorative molds, which allowed customers to order additional pairs or identical supplementary pieces through the foundry's catalog.
The Fixing Bar: The horizontal bar cast directly into the metal was used to fit the brace onto a hook or metal support previously screwed to the wall. The upper hole provided an extra fixing 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.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Napoleon III
Number of objects
2
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
12.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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